Technical characteristics of "Loaf" UAZ-452, dimensions, fuel consumption

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

The technical characteristics of the UAZ "Loaf", the production of which was launched back in the Soviet Union, are impressive. After all, this universal all-wheel drive vehicle is the prototype of most modern SUVs produced in post-Soviet countries. Despite the fact that this model went into production back in 1965, it has remained virtually unchanged, and therefore it is impossible to detect obvious differences between the first copies and cars released more recently.

The car got its nickname because of the body. Its shape resembles a bread loaf. However, this did not prevent the growth of its popularity among the population, because the UAZ-452 was purchased not for the sake of external data, but for confident off-road movement.

Basic data

The technical characteristics of the "Loaf" UAZ-452 make it easy to drive on almost any road. The developers were able to achieve a unique cross-country ability for this car, not only through the use ofall-wheel drive, but also due to the universal dimensions. The model is widely used in various industries and areas: from the transportation of people and goods to work as a cash-in-transit armored vehicle.

The developers of the Ulyanovsk Machine-Building Plant constantly "conjured", modifying the UAZ-452. As a result, many experimental models were created on its basis. Among them, UAZs with caterpillars, mini-tractors and cars capable of driving on rails have gained the greatest fame. However, it should be noted that the serial production of these copies was never launched.

Design

Initially, the UAZ developers were going to create a car that can easily transport loads with a total weight of up to 800 kg. For this, it was decided to use the GAZ-69 chassis in its design, but during the assembly process it turned out that it was too short and could not withstand such a load. I had to additionally re-equip the body structure, as a result of which the developers created two varieties of UAZ at once: a body (carriage) and an onboard one. The latest version is more popularly known as the "tadpole".

When developing the model, it was decided to make several transverse stiffening ribs on the upper part of the car, which later served as an amplifier for the visual resemblance to a bread loaf. Already in 1958, the design of the car was approved. The Ulyanovsk Machine-Building Plant has begun its mass production.

Please note that the location and designdoors may vary depending on the model modification. So, for example, in the UAZ-452A, the doors open horizontally. On the body are single-leaf doors. At the same time, the rear door of the car consists of two wings for greater convenience.

UAZ "Loaf" - specifications

Despite the fact that this UAZ model does not have a tachometer on the dashboard, this does not in any way affect the characteristics of the car. The absence of such a device fully compensates for the convenience of the location of the engine, which is located right in the cabin and is located next to the driver's seat.

If you decide to purchase a car like the UAZ "Loaf", technical specifications, dimensions should play an important role. They should be the first thing you look at.

Vehicle dimensions

Length	4, 44 m
Width	2, 1 m
Height	2, 101 m
Wheelbase is	2, 3 m
Engine size	2, 693 l
Engine power	112/4250 l. With. at rpm
Torque	208/3000 Nm at rpm
Number of valves per cylinder	2
Gearbox	Four-speed, mechanical type
Pendants	Dependent
Shock absorbers	Hydraulic, double acting
Brakes	Drums

The main advantage of the UAZ "Loaf" is its technical characteristics. Fuel consumption in this car is about 17 liters per 100 km with a gas tank capacity of 50 liters. The engine is extremely reliable. Even if it does stall, the problem is most often bad spark plugs.

Vehicle weight:

• In running order - 1, 72 t.
• Gross weight – 2.67 t.

Maximum axle load:

• Back - up to 1.41 t.
• Front - up to 1.26 t.

The UAZ "Loaf" car, the technical characteristics of which are presented in this article, can reach speeds of up to 127 km / h. In addition, the car will easily overcome almost any obstacle, the angle of which will be no more than 30 °, as well as a ford up to half a meter deep.

The popularity of the UAZ-452 is due not only to its affordable cost, but also to its capacity. So, if necessary, a ton of cargo can be transported in the cargo compartment. At the same time, the car is equipped with seats for passengers, the number of which, depending on the modification of the UAZ-452, can vary from 2 to 10 people. Keep in mind that you can always attach a trailer to the car, the weight of which directly depends on the availability of the brake system and can range from 750 to 1500 kg.

History of Creation

The first car of this series was named UAZ-450. In it, the engine was located directly under the driver's cab. ATits package included a three-speed gearbox, an engine from GAZ-69 and a transfer case with two steps. It was on its basis that the UAZ-452 "Loaf" was subsequently developed in 1955 and released in 1958, the technical characteristics of which made it one of the most popular models in the Soviet Union.

From that moment on, the development of the plant began to actively gain momentum, thanks to which, already in 1974, the Ulyanovsk Machine-Building Plant produced its millionth car. UAZ was repeatedly awarded the Order of the Red Banner, which could not but add to the popularity of cars among the population.

Changes in the structure of the UAZ-452 were not made until 1985, when it was decided to modify the indices of vehicles manufactured by the Ulyanovsk Machine-Building Plant. Now the UAZ-452 has received a new index - 3741, under which it is still produced.

Modifications

Since the release of the first car of this model, the technical characteristics of the Loaf (UAZ-452) have been repeatedly modified.

The most famous UAZ models based on the "Loaf"

452A Pill	Ambulance. After 1966, it received the index 3962. It can accommodate up to four stretchers or six people on benches. At the same time, one more could be in the back in both cases. In the Soviet Union, the Tabletka was the only medical vehicle capable of reaching the most remote places.
452AC	Modification of UAZ-452A.
452AE	It was a chassis used to mount various equipment.
452B	Minibus designed to carry 10 people.
452D (3303)	A four-wheel drive truck with a double all-metal cab.
452D ("Garnet-2")	It was launched into mass production in 1978. It was intended as a service television car. However, in the future, its use was abandoned due to insufficient internal volume.
452G	Very roomy medical vehicle
452K	Experimental bus model developed in 1973. Designed to carry 16 people. It was not put into mass production due to a complicated design, consumption of a large amount of fuel and excessive weight.
452П	Tractor truck

These cars were also actively used in various spheres of life. These days they are easily recognizable.

What to look for when buying?

If you are purchasing a used UAZ-452, check with the seller the year of manufacture: the newer the car, the longer you will not have to worry about replacing the body skin. Find out what malfunctions are present in the car, whether it has been in an accident and how many owners it has changed.

Don't take a car if:

• Engine does not start the first time.
• Exhaust color black or gray.
• Oil leaking.

If these problems are not observed, look under the pedals. It is there that moisture most often accumulates, causing the onset of a corrosive process.

Benefits

The maintainability of the UAZ-452 most often pays for the lack of comfort in the cabin. The main advantage of this car is its versatility and cross-country ability. 10 people or 1 ton of cargo can be in it at the same time as the driver - this is the maximum weight that the car can carry without compromising itself and its qualities.

Key Benefits:

• Versatility.
• Permeability.
• Capacity.

The interior of the cabin can be made with or without a partition for the driver's cab. UAZ-452 will become an indispensable vehicle for going out into the countryside. If desired, its interior can be equipped with a table, a high-capacity heater or any other modification, including the possibility of equipping a sunroof in the car roof.

The technical characteristics of the UAZ Loaf have become the main reason for the use of the car by services in which reliability and cross-country ability are valued above all else. To date, the UAZ-452 has found wide application in such services as the Ministry of Emergency Situations, ambulance and the army. Due to the absence of elements that do not affect the quality of the ride, the design of the car turned out to be as simple as possible - this is directly related to the fact that this car was createdprimarily for work in extreme, field conditions. Thanks to this, it is quite simple to eliminate minor breakdowns of the UAZ-452 right on the road.

Flaws

The weakest side of the UAZ-452 is the outer skin of the body, which is excessively susceptible to corrosion. So, after several years of use, through holes may appear on the lower thresholds of the body, and after 10–15 years, the skin rots completely. The only positive thing in this case is that the car is framed and the outer skin can be easily replaced with a new one.

In addition, since the launch of conveyor production at the UAZ-452, no changes have been made to improve the safety of movement, for example, there are no airbags, which can cause serious injury to the driver and passengers in a severe accident. However, it should be noted that despite all the shortcomings, this car does an excellent job with its functions. It will serve you for decades.