KAMAZ 7850

15T528 transporter-loader missile vehicle for ICBMs on KAMAZ-78501 Platforma-O chassis

KAMAZ 7850 (Platforma-O) is a new unified family of wheeled very heavy load transporters developed by KAMAZ for the Russian Ministry of Defence. It will replace the Belorussian-made MZKT transporter erector launchers that are currently carrying Russian ICBMs. Platforma-O comprises KAMAZ-7850 16x16 vehicle with a capacity of 85 t, KAMAZ-78509 12x12 with a capacity of 60 t, KAMAZ-78504 8x8 capable for towing of a 90 t semi-trailer, and KAMAZ-78508 8x8 for the transportation of aircraft on airfields. One of the applications will be carrying RS-24 Yars missiles.[1][2][3] State tests were completed in August 2018.[4]

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  1. Administrator. "Russian Company KAMAZ to develop new family of heavy transporters for Russian MoD TASS 11708162 - July 2016 Global Defense Security news industry - Defense Security global news industry army 2016 - Archive News year". www.armyrecognition.com. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
  2. Malyasov, Dylan. "Russia unveils new transporter-loader vehicles for intercontinental ballistic missile - Defence Blog". defence-blog.com. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
  3. Malyasov, Dylan. "Russia's new chassis for missile systems breaks down during a series of ground tests - Defence Blog". defence-blog.com. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
  4. http://www.armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2018/0828/121048434/detail.shtml


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