A multi-purpose, off-road minibus and delivery vehicle, produced primarily for the civilian market at the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant (UAZ) since 1965. It was also used by uniformed services, including the military. Our vehicle—affectionately nicknamed “the cucumber” or “the loaf” (both terms are commonly used)—dates from 1985 and is a specialized propaganda variant. It is equipped with a “Pionier” electroacoustic public address system—manufactured by Military Communications Works No. 2 in Czernica—along with an onboard power generator.
This UAZ-452 “Pionier” unit was donated to our museum by the Department of Social Communication of the Ministry of National Defence. Thank you!
Technical specifications:
Length / width / height: 4.36 / 1.94 / 2.09 m
Curb weight: 1670 kg
Payload: 800 kg
Powertrain: 2.45-liter, 4-cylinder, overhead-valve UMZ-451M gasoline engine with an output of 70 hp
Maximum speed: 95 km/h
