MAZ » 7909

MAZ-7909 was an experimental chassis with a carrying capacity of 28 tonnes developed to carry an intercontinental missile system Courier. The prototype appeared in December 1987, three more were collected next year. MAZ-7909 with a wheelbase of 6550 mm (2200 + 2650 + 1700 mm) was equipped with a 420-horsepower turbocharged diesel engine YaMZ-8424.10 V8 (17,24 liter), manual 9-speed gearbox YaMZ-202, independent torsion bar suspension and tires from MAZ-543. Its curb weight was reduced to 19.5 tonnes, while GVW was 47.5 tonnes. Dimensions - 12967x3200x2930 mm. Maximum speed did not exceed 40 kph.

Its main purpose was installation of an equipment of a mobile ground complex 15P159 "Courier" with a lightweight compact solid-fuel intercontinental missile 15ZH59. A prototype of a launcher was made in 1989-1990 on a chassis of MAZ 7909.