BAZ » 69441

In 1982, was started development of a new missle complex 'Oka-M' which should based on a 13-tonne amphibious chassis BAZ 69441. Its design was similar to its predecessor 6944, but got two engines: one for wheels, another for water jet engines. Those were 2 diesel engines KamAZ 740 rated at 210 hp each. The engines were agrigated with two gearboxes. Another important feature of the new chassis became Z-shaped ladder type frame.

Curb weight of BAZ 69441 was increased by 18 tonnes, GVW - 31.4 tonnes. Overall dimensions - 12,000x3130x3100 mm. Turning radius - 13.5 meters. Maxmimum speed on a highway - 70 kph, on water - up to 9.7 kph. Fuel consumption - 60 liters per 100 km. Range was reduced by 967 km.

The first prototype of BAZ 69441 was made in 1987. The next year it passed government tests and in 1989 was recomended to service in the army. But government stoped all developments on the missle complex 'Oka' and 'Oka-M' after an agreement between USSR and USA was signed.