The ZIL-2906 (Russian: ЗИЛ-2906) is a screw-drivenamphibious craft manufactured in Soviet Union from 1975 to 1979 by ZiL.[1][dead link] The ZIL-2906 was produced from July 1975 to 1979, [2] five manufactured in total.[3]In 1980, it was succeeded by the ZIL-29061, produced until 1991.[2]
These vehicles are notable for being Screw-propelled vehicles (in Russian: шнекохо́д), allowing it to traverse inhospitable terrains. The vehicle was designed to recover re-entered Soyuz space capsules from difficult terrain. It was equipped with heaters for the front seats, transponder and radio and stretchers.[3]
The ZIL-2906 was carried on the back of a ZIL-4906 "Bluebird" (which had a top speed of 80 kilometres per hour (50 mph)) until it reached terrain impassable for the latter. At this point the ZIL-2906 would be unloaded and resume the search.[4] Dismounting from the Bluebird took about half an hour.[3]
Russian troops exercise the offloading of a ZIL-29061 from a ZIL-4906
Specifications
Mass
2,000 kilograms (4,400 lb; 2.0 t)
Maximum speed
Water - 16 kilometres per hour (9.9 mph; 8.6 kn) (8.6 kn)
