Despite the emergence of many new vehicle models, the UAZ 469 proudly remains the command vehicle in parades celebrating National Day on September 2nd.
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| Often referred to as "U-oat" by car enthusiasts in Vietnam, the UAZ 469 is one of Russia's most famous car models. First produced in 1973 by the Ulyanovskiy Avtomobilnyi Zavod (UAZ) company of the former Soviet Union, it is a descendant of the GAZ 69 used by President Ho Chi Minh in 1967. |
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| To date, millions of UAZ 469 vehicles have been manufactured, and this model is available in over 70 countries worldwide. The advantages that have made the 469 popular include its low cost, simple yet reliable design, and high adaptability, especially when used in difficult and challenging terrain. |
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| The dimensions of the UAZ 496 are 4,025 x 1,785 x 2,050 mm (length x width x height). It weighs 1,650 kg with a full fuel tank, has a 78-liter fuel tank capacity, and uses 215 SR 15 tires. The military version has a ground clearance of up to 300 mm. |
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| The UAZ vehicles used in parades of the Vietnam People's Army during national holidays are primarily convertible versions, suitable for military leaders. The advantage of this model is that it allows commanders to stand on the vehicle and greet the public during major events. |
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| For decades, the image of UAZ 469 vehicles in military green, with white paint around the body and tires, leading parades and marches on the occasion of the National Day on September 2nd, has remained deeply ingrained in the minds of many Vietnamese people. |
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| Not only in Vietnam, but also around the world, UAZ vehicles have become an indispensable part of military parades and reviews in Russia and some former Soviet Union countries. |
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| With a history spanning 45 years, its simple design, ease of use, ease of repair, and convenience have made it a landmark of the Russian automotive industry to this day, despite the emergence of numerous more modern car models. |
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| Besides the military versions, commercial UAZ vehicles, known as the Hunter, are now also available on the market, with a front design that hasn't changed much. The vehicle still features the symmetrical two-tiered grille, and the characteristic rounded headlights and turn signals on either side, typical of the renowned Russian automotive brand. |
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| Even the interior of the vehicle remains quite "conservative," lacking modern amenities and showing no signs of luxury or sophistication. Besides the 4-speed manual transmission, the vehicle also has several other control levers to engage the 4-wheel drive system (Image: left is the used car, right is the brand new UAZ Hunter in Vietnam). |
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| The older UAZ 469 model was equipped with a 2.45-liter inline 4-cylinder engine, producing 75 horsepower and a maximum torque of 166.7 Nm. The latest 2017 version features a 2.2-liter engine, utilizing Common Rail injection technology to reduce noise and many Bosch components, delivering 114 horsepower and a top speed of 130 km/h. |
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| Available on the global market since 1971, the Russian UAZ-469 has become very familiar to many people in the socialist bloc around the world. It is considered the most successful model of the Russian automaker. To date, millions of units have been produced and are on the road in over 70 countries, and it has almost completely shed its original military design. |
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