LuAZ-969 "Volyn"- a family of Soviet cargo-passenger minicars passenger cars mobiles off-road, produced at the Lutsk Automobile Plant in total from 1966 to 2001.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE FAMILY
The family included the following models:
- LuAZ-969V (1967-72);
- LuAZ-969 (1971-75);
- LuAZ-969A (1975-1979);
- LuAZ-969M (1979-1996).
Cars are also closely related to it:
- LuAZ-1301;
- LuAZ-1302;
- LuAZ-2403.
LuAZ-969 was the first Soviet front wheel drive car(option "969V" without drive to rear axle). Also, LuAZ-969 is the first SUV, former subject consumer, that is, officially sold "for personal use." In addition, the LuAZ-969 is the first mass-produced Soviet car designed specifically for the needs of the villagers.
Functional design and simplified bodywork, providing only the most minimal comfort, corresponded to the purpose of the car, and its cross-country ability is outstanding to this day.
The car caused and causes polar assessments and opinions. Many owners note the very high cross-country ability and practicality of Volyn. Others scold them for poor workmanship, low comfort, very difficult access to the front seats, laborious maintenance and lack of dynamics. Objectively, this car was generally not bad for the tasks that were set for it - operation in countryside, mainly for bad roads, where high maximum speed not important but good finish the cabin only complicates its cleaning from the dirt that is inevitable in such conditions. Inconvenient access to the driver's seat is reverse side vehicle layout that provides good loading of the front axle and, accordingly, high cross-country ability even with the rear axle disabled. A clear objective disadvantage of the car was the engine from Zaporozhets - noisy, not powerful enough and short-lived, having a torque curve that was unfavorable for an off-road vehicle - which was corrected in later modifications. The complexity of maintenance corresponds to the design features of the chassis all-wheel drive vehicle with a fairly complex transmission.
Light SUVs similar in class for the army or villagers were also created abroad - for example, the West German DKW Munga (1956-1968), Haflinger (1959-1974) and Volkswagen Iltis (1978-1988), Farmobil (1962-1966), East German Wartburg 353-400 Jagdwagen and others.
BACKGROUND
The history of the "969" family must begin with a description of the previous model - the LuAZ-967 amphibian, which was put into service Soviet army as TPK - "front line conveyor".
During the years of the Korean War (1949-53), a need was revealed for a light, floating all-terrain vehicle for transporting ammunition, evacuating the wounded from the battlefield, reconnaissance, towing light guns and mortars, and similar tasks. GAZ-69, for all its positive qualities, was not quite suitable for performing these functions, as was the overly specialized amphibious GAZ-46 created on its basis (MAV - “small waterfowl car”).
Development began in the mid-fifties at NAMI by a group led by B. M. Fitterman. The prototype, designated NAMI-049 "Spark", was ready by 1958. It had a fiberglass body with a reinforced load-bearing base, independent torsion bar suspensions on trailing arms, permanent drive to the front and rear axles connected through a lockable center differential, lockable axle differentials, wheel gears and a two-cylinder motorcycle-type engine MD-65 with a power of 22 hp. The latter turned out to be unnecessarily weak, had a small resource and did not develop the proper traction properties. In addition, the plastic body turned out to be unnecessarily fragile, especially considering the requirement to provide the possibility of landing by parachute.
The second sample was designated NAMI-049A. NAMI specialists from the Zaporozhye plant were involved in its development, who in those years were just working on the project subcompact car"Zaporozhets". For military amphibian considered suitable one of the engine options designed for Zaporozhets - a V-shaped, four-cylinder, with air-cooled. Further work on the subcompact and amphibian was carried out in parallel.
The NAMI-049A engine was basically unified with serial motor"Zaporozhets", including a cooling system with a fan that drives the air coming from the air intakes located on the side through the fins of the cylinders. The main difference was the working volume of the amphibian engine carried away to 887 cm³ - subsequently Zaporozhets also began to be equipped with engines of this volume.
In addition, instead of a plastic case, an open steel case with an awning was used, the center differential was abandoned, and the rear axle was switched off. The suspension was reinforced to enable parachute landing. The driver's seat was placed in the middle of the car, an orderly sat with his back to him, and the sides of the body were occupied by a stretcher with the wounded. Propeller screw absent - the car moved on the water due to the rotation of the wheels, so that compared to the "real" amphibians, it was less adapted to swimming, but more to moving on land.
In its final form, the car received the designation LuAZ-967 and began to be produced in Lutsk since 1961. Prior to this, the plant repaired vans, manufactured shower units and conveyors for silage masses of the TCM-6.5 model.
DEVELOPMENT AND MASTERING IN PRODUCTION
The development of virgin lands required the creation specialized vehicle high traffic for Agriculture. The GAZ-69 turned out to be again too large and heavy for many situations, in addition, excessively expensive, while the experience of operating the GAZ-M-72 and Moskvich-410 off-road vehicles created on the basis of mass-produced passenger cars was not entirely successful. The solution was found in the conversion of the LuAZ-967 military all-terrain vehicle into a civilian version.
The design was carried out by the team of the Zaporozhye plant, initially the car was designated as ZAZ-969. It differed from the military version primarily in the body, which acquired a more traditional shape and lost its ability to float (but remained open, albeit with fastened canvas sidewalls). The driver and passengers were also placed more traditionally, but in terms of comfort and interior trim, the car did not go far from the military prototype. In 1964, a pilot batch of 50 units was produced at ZAZ-e.
At the Lutsk plant, based on this design, but with numerous changes, they created their own version - LuAZ-969V (in some sources LuMZ-969V or ZAZ-969V). Prototypes were assembled in 1965, and an experimental batch appeared the following year. Mass production started in 1967. Due to the lack of drive units for the rear axle, the LuAZ-969V had a drive to the front wheels only, but the transmission had a power take-off shaft to drive the mounted and trailer equipment. The engine had the designation MeMZ-969 and developed a power of 30 hp.
7438 cars of this model were produced.
In 1971 (according to other sources - in 1969), problems with the supply of the necessary units were resolved, and the car was put into production in an all-wheel drive version, which was designated as LuAZ-969 or ZAZ-969 - without a letter. In those years, LuAZ was included in a single production association with Zaporozhye plant, and for some time its products bore the designation "ZAZ" (not to be confused with the experimental batch of ZAZ-969 of the 1964 model).
The all-wheel drive version had a very good cross-country ability due to good loading front axle, rear lockable differential, large ground clearance provided with wheel gears, and independent suspension all wheels with large structural strokes.
A cargo modification was also supposed to be released, but for a number of reasons it did not go into series.
DESIGN
The body of the LuAZ-969 car is semi-supporting, with an integrated spar-type frame. The layout of the car is characterized by a strong displacement of the passenger compartment forward, which made it possible to achieve a constant high load on the front axle, thereby ensuring high traction and coupling properties even when driven only to the front wheels.
The LuAZ transmission as a whole is characterized by the relative simplicity of the device by the standards of off-road vehicles, which has a positive effect on the mass-dimensional characteristics and reliability. Engine, main gear and the gearbox are located in the front of the car and are combined into a single unit (transexl), partly similar to that used on Zaporozhets cars. Gear shifting is carried out by a floor lever, and the shift layout differs from the traditional (“mirror”): the first gear is engaged by moving the lever from neutral to yourself and back, the second - to yourself and forward, the third - from neutral back, the fourth - from neutral forward, reversing- from the neutral away from you and forward. Inside the gearbox housing there are also a power take-off mechanism with secondary shaft, used either to drive various agricultural equipment, or (on all-wheel drive versions) to drive rear axle, and (also on all-wheel drive versions) downshift. Transfer case as a separate unit is not available.
For all-wheel drive modifications, the rotation is transmitted from the power take-off shaft of the gearbox to the rear axle gearbox using a thin shaft that does not have hinges, enclosed inside the transmission pipe connecting the gearbox and rear axle housings. Thus, all transmission units of the car, except for the axle shafts, are essentially enclosed in a common sealed crankcase, which is a legacy of the amphibious past of LuAZ. The rear axle is disabled in the normal state of the transmission, it can be connected from the driver's seat, for which it is necessary to move the lever located to the left of the gear lever back. center differential is absent, therefore, when driving on paved roads, the rear axle must be disconnected, while the car becomes front-wheel drive. The same lever also controls the downshift, which changes gear ratios transmission in the entire operating range - to turn it on in the connected rear axle mode, you need to move the lever away from you and move it forward.
To prevent spinning of one of the rear wheels, the rear axle differential can be forcibly locked from the driver's seat with a curved lever located next to the lever parking brake. Locking mechanism - with gear clutch. There is no front axle differential lock, although its installation is quite possible in the order of tuning - the designers considered that the high loading of the front axle and the lockable rear axle differential were enough to provide the required level of patency, and did not complicate the car's transmission more than necessary.
Suspension - torsion bar, trailing arms, with very big moves. Wheels - 13-inch, with a developed mud tread pattern.
Brakes - drum on all wheels, with hydraulic drive, no amplifier.
MODERNIZATION
LUAZ-969A
In 1975 he went into the series LuAZ-969A with an improved MeMZ-969A engine (1.2 liters, 40 hp). External differences from the previous model were minor and consisted mainly in a change in the design of the front of the car.
About 30.5 thousand cars of this model were produced.
In 1977, a batch of closed all-metal vans. E. Thompson in his work on Soviet cars designated as LuAZ-969F.
LUAZ-969M
Total information
| Manufacturer: | Lutsk Automobile Plant (Lutsk) |
Transmission
4-speed manual transmission
Characteristics
Mass-dimensional
| Weight: | 960-1360 kg |
dynamic
| Max. speed: | 85 km/h |
Since 1979 has been mastered LuAZ-969M(in development since 1973), which differed mainly in the shape, design and bodywork, as well as an updated aggregate part.
This model was equipped, like its predecessor, with a 1.2-liter 40-horsepower MeMZ-969A engine, however, it was equipped with a separate brake drive with a hydraulic vacuum booster on the front circuit. The appearance of the car has been modernized: the front panels, shapes have changed windshield. The doors were equipped with locks, their side windows received a rigid frame and opening "windows", a soft instrument panel appeared in the cabin, safety steering column and "Zhiguli" seats.
Even before the launch of the LuAZ-969M series, it was highly appreciated at the USSR Exhibition of Economic Achievements, and in 1978 at the international salon in the city of Turin (Italy) it (as indicated in a number of sources) entered the top ten best cars mobiles Europe. In 1979 on international exhibition in the city of Ceske Budejovice (Czechoslovakia) he received gold medal as one of the best cars for the villagers.
MODIFICATIONS
FAMILY "969"
- LuAZ-969V(1967-71) - temporary version, front-wheel drive;
- LuAZ-969(1971-75) - serial with a 4x4 wheel formula;
- LuAZ-969A(1975-1979) - the first modernization, MeMZ-969A engine;
- LuAZ-969M(1979-1992) - the second modernization, an updated body;
OTHER
- LuAZ-Proto (1988) - alternate prototype LuAZ-1301 with a very modern design at that time and plastic body, developed in the Leningrad laboratory of NAMI under the leadership of G. Khainov in 1988-1989;
- LuAZ-13019 "Geologist"(1999) - a unique all-wheel drive three-axle (6x6) off-road floating truck based on units and assemblies LuAZ-1301 of the 1990 prototype with a diesel engine;
CAR NAMES
- "Volynyanka", "Volynka" - a popular nickname for the place of origin: Lutsk is the regional center of the Volyn region;
- "Lunokhod" - for wheel reduction gears, giving the car a resemblance to this planetary rover;
- "Louise" is a popular nickname;
- "Jerboa" - a popular nickname;
- "Lumumzik" - from the designation of early versions of LuMZ-969;
- "BMW" - Fighting machine Volhynia;
- "Iron" - because of the shape of the body;
- "Jewish armored car" - a popular nickname;
- Fantomas is a popular nickname.
- "Hamer" - due to high cross
- "Luntik" - derived from the name "moon rover"
- "Piano" is a popular nickname.
- "Cheburashka" - similarity with a cartoon character due to large headlights
I will sell the car LuAZ-969M, 1985 onwards, color beige, mileage 400 km (!), one owner
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It was purchased 30 years ago for specific purposes, but was never used for its intended purpose.
After a long garage storage, the cylinders of the front and rear brakes, clutch cylinder, vacuum cylinder. Replaced with new spark plugs high voltage wires, brake switches, rubber seals and all front and rear gear oilers.
Improvements were made: the headlights were replaced with halogen ones; in the new headlights there were already lamps of dimensions, then I connected the standard dimensions as LED Daytime Running lights, which will automatically turn off when the dimensions are turned on. Additionally installed fog lights.
The instrument panel has a button with a backlight to turn on fog lights and a control red light for generator operation.
The car is completely ready for operation. All documents are available.
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LuAZ (Lutsk Automobile Plant) is a legend of the Soviet automotive industry. Currently, JSC "Lutsk Automobile Plant" is part of the corporation "Bogdan" and is engaged in the production of cars of the VAZ, KIA, Hyundai, as well as commercial transport- buses and trolleybuses.
The history of the enterprise began in 1951, when, after the issuance of the relevant resolution of the Council of Ministers of the Ukrainian SSR, the construction of a repair plant began in Lutsk, which lasted four years. And on August 25, 1955, the Lutsk repair plant was put into operation. The main products of the plant are spare parts for GAZ-51 and GAZ-63 vehicles, as well as repair equipment used to meet the needs of the Ministry of Agriculture.
In 1959, the plant was retrained as a machine-building plant and received a new name, Lutsk Machine-Building Plant (LuMZ). In addition, its specialization is also changing: the issue of car bodies, refrigerators, as well as other types of specialized automotive technology.
In 1966 the first civilian car own production ZAZ-969V, which was an improved version of the famous Zaporozhets. With the start of the release of this model in Volyn appeared new industry mechanical engineering - automotive. On December 11, 1966 Lutsk Machine-Building Plant was renamed into Lutsk Automobile Plant.
In the period from 1966-1971. descended from the factory assembly line exclusively front wheel drive models LuAZ-969V, but already in 1971 the car was somewhat redesigned: the drive became full, and the engine became more powerful. In 1975, the Lutsk Automobile Plant formed an association together with the largest automobile plant in Zaporizhia, Kommunar. In the same year, serial production of LuAZ-967M cars begins, and the development of a fundamentally new, fourth, model continues.
In 1979, the conveyor was put new model with the index 969M, which compares favorably with previous models not only exterior, but also improved technical characteristics.
On September 22, 1982, the 100,000th car rolled off the assembly line of the Lutsk Automobile Plant, and in April 1983, the export activity of the plant began.
In March 1990, delegations from the Swiss company "Ipatco" and the American company "Chrysler" came to the plant. As a result of the talks, cooperation agreements were signed.
In 1990, the production of LuAZ-1302 began. Outwardly, he practically did not differ from his predecessor, and the main role in his popularization was played by new engine. The 1302nd model was equipped with a 53-horsepower unit, which, moreover, became more reliable.
Also in 1990, a record number of cars in the history of the plant was assembled - 16,500 units. In 1992, by order CEO PO "AvtoZAZ" the plant is withdrawn from the association "Kommunar". The plant is being transformed from a state-owned into an open joint-stock company OJSC LuAZ.
At the same time, the plant begins to experience difficult times. Wage delayed, leading to a sharp decline in production. The plant was in such an uncertain position until February 2000, when the management of the enterprise signed a cooperation agreement with the Ukrprominvest concern. According to this agreement, the assembly of VAZ cars was started at the plant in Lutsk.
In April 2000, a tender was held for the sale of 81.12% of the shares of the Lutsk Automobile Plant, the winner of which was the concern "Ukrprominvest" (CJSC "Ukrainian Industrial and Investment Concern"). A month later, in the LuAZ workshops that had stopped by that time, a SKD assembly of VAZs and UAZs was established.
In 2002, the pace of assembly continued to increase: Izh cars were added to VAZs and UAZs, and later, assembly of Kia, Isuzu, and Hyundai trucks began.
In 2005, the Lutsk Automobile Plant became part of the Bogdan Corporation. In the autumn of the same year, the enterprise began SKD assembly of passenger cars. Hyundai cars and Kia.
From June 2005 to April 2006, the plant creates conditions for the production of 1.5 thousand trolleybuses and buses per year. April 6, 2006 JSC "LuAZ" presents a new bus program.
In 2006, OJSC "Lutsk Automobile Plant" was renamed into OJSC " car factory"Bogdan". In the same year, the second stage of the bus program began, within which it was planned to increase production to 6,000 buses and trolleybuses per year.
The year 2007 was marked by the start of production of the Lanos model in Lutsk, however, the corporation continued to focus on the production of large urban vehicles. So the concern "Bogdan" began production tourist buses, and in 2008 a plant for the production of trucks and commercial vehicles was opened in Cherkasy.
Production started in 2009 commercial vehicle own development- Bogdan 2310, based on the notorious Lada model 2110.
Today, Bogdan Motors is the largest automobile manufacturer in the CIS, specializing in the production of cars and commercial vehicles. All models are manufactured using high-quality components of domestic and foreign companies on high-tech equipment of German and Japanese production.
In our catalog you will find the most detailed information about the manufacturer, and you can also read the description and see photos of the models produced.
In the entire history of the existence of the Lutsk Automobile Plant, they produced a lot of passenger cars. Almost all of them were developed for use by the rural population. They were different high traffic, some of them were amphibians. It was only at the beginning of the 90s that models for the city and the beach were proposed. If you arrange all the modifications of the car in chronological order, you get the following:
LuAZ-967
This is a floating SUV, developed by order of the military. Its serial production began in 1975, while the car itself was produced starting in 1961. Initially, it was intended to ensure the transport of ammunition, towing mortars and other light guns, evacuation of the wounded, etc.
In the first models, its body was made of fiberglass, but this material did not live up to the expectations placed on it. Also, replacement required a weak motorcycle engine(22 hp). As a result, the NAMI-149A model, unified by the Cossacks, was installed instead. After that, the car began to have following characteristics: speed in water - 3 km / h; on the highway - 75 km / h; engine power - 30 hp this model ceased production in 1978
LuAZ-967A
The 967A differs from the 967 only in the engine. It is equipped with a MeMZ-967A motor, which has more power(40 hp). Produced this car LuAZ in the period from 1965 to 1977 True, it appeared on open sale only in 1975. Before that, military units were equipped with it.
LuAZ-967M
Modification 967M was adapted for civilian use and went on sale in 1975. Several significant changes were made to it:
- We unified electrical equipment for UAZ cars.
- Hydraulics unified with Moskvich.
Unfortunately, the release of the SUV lasted a very short period of time, only until the end of 1980.
LuAZ-1901 "Geologist"
This car was first produced from 1962 to 1967, and then its serial production was continued in 1999. True, already at another automobile plant. Its base is the same 967th modification, but with numerous improvements.
Geologist has:
- front- and rear-wheel drive, independent suspension.
- 3-cylinder engine with a volume of 1.5 (ZDTN).
- A large curb weight of 300 kg and is 1250 kg.
Fuel consumption also increased from 10 liters. per 100 km. at a speed of 40 km / h, 12 liters. At the same time, the speed on the water instead of 3 km / h became 5 km / h.
LuAZ-969 "Volyn"
The first Volyn LuAZ car left the assembly line back in 1967. Its production continued almost until the end of 1992. Initially, the same engine from AvtoZAZ was installed on the car, which significantly reduced passenger comfort in the cabin due to its high noise. Was installed on the car mechanical box gears.
IN different years Several modifications have been made this car, they are presented below.
LuAZ-969V
The years of production of the SUV from 1967 to 1972. Its main difference was that the car did not have a rear axle drive. In fact, this is the first front wheel drive car, which was released in the USSR. In total, 7938 units were created. technique for this model.
LuAZ-969A
Years of production of the car 969A from 1975 to 1979 This machine had a soft top of the body (tarpaulin), which was easily removed. The tailgate was reclining. The model was developed for off-road use. The total number of units produced is about 30.5 thousand pieces. The carrying capacity of the SUV is 400 kg, while it can still tow a load weighing up to 300 kg.
LuAZ-969M
From the first modifications 969M differed increased comfort- seats were installed in the cabin, the same as in the Zhiguli. He had many design features, which are missing in earlier versions. The power of the MeMZ-969A engine installed on it is 40 hp. The difference is the installation of separate brake drives on the front circuit, which have a hydraulic vacuum booster. The front of the body and the shape of the windshield have undergone a change. Note that the 969M model entered the top 10 cars at the 1978 Turin International Automobile Exhibition.
LuAZ-1302
The first car of this brand was released in 1990. Its difference from the 969M model was the engine from Tavria, and not from Zaporozhets. This has significantly reduced the noise entering the cabin. But these are not all structural changes, although outwardly the car did not differ in any way from its predecessor:
- Installed new dashboard and reinforced spars.
- Increased noise and vibration isolation of the cabin.
- Installed seats from Tavria.
- Thanks to the new engine, fuel consumption has been significantly reduced.
- Fuel tank capacity 34 l.
LuAZ-13021
The basis for the manufacture of this cargo modification the car served, of course, model 1302. The all-wheel drive SUV has excellent performance patency. Engine cooling was liquid, not air. Compared to basic model there was an increase in the wheelbase by 0.5 m. The place of attachment of the spare wheel is the tailgate. This truck was very popular with the rural population.
LuAZ-1302-05 "Foros"
The car was presented to the public in Moscow in 1999 at the MIMS'99 exhibition. But, unfortunately, in the serial production, none of these beach jeeps never saw the light of day. Only a few pieces were assembled on special order. "Foros" was developed on the basis of the LuAZ 969. Its highlight was the 4-cylinder Italian diesel engine from Lombardini, 35 hp. Although the cost of "Foros" was quite acceptable, for that time, the management of the automobile plant could not find the funds to start mass production of cars.
In conclusion, I would like to note that throughout the history of issuance Lutsk plant passenger cars, each of the cars in the series became a kind of masterpiece. It was at this enterprise that the first front wheel drive car. Here developed beach jeep, however, did not have time to put it into mass production before the collapse of the USSR. In a word, we can say with confidence: Lutsk Automobile Plant has made a significant contribution to the development of mechanical engineering.
LuAZ (Lutsk Automobile Plant) is a Ukrainian automobile manufacturing company located in Lutsk (Volyn region). Previously, the plant produced off-road vehicles. Now the enterprise is part of the Bogdan automotive corporation as a subsidiary car assembly plant No. 1 "PJSC" Car company"Bogdan Motors" and specializes in the production of buses and trolleybuses.
Until 1959 - Lutsk Automobile Repair Plant (LARZ), until 1967 - Lutsk machine building plant(LuMZ), until 2006 - Lutsk Automobile Building Plant (LuAZ), since 2006 - SE "Auto Assembly Plant No. 1" PJSC "Automobile Company" Bogdan Motors ".
In February 1951, a repair plant was organized on the basis of repair shops in Lutsk, which manufactured shower units, TSM-6.5 conveyors for silage masses, KDM-46 trolley stands for disassembly and assembly tractor engines, fans VR-6, EVR-6.
In October 1955, on the basis of repair shops, the first stage of the car repair plant for the repair of GAZ-51 and GAZ-63 cars, as well as the production of spare parts for cars, was put into operation. The plant employed 232 people.
In 1959, the car repair plant, which was part of the Lviv Economic Council, was renamed into a machine-building plant. The first product of the machine-building plant was the trailer shop model LuMZ-825. In subsequent years, repair shops of the GOSNITI-2 type, low-tonnage refrigerators of the LuMZ-945 model based on the Moskvich-432 van and LuMZ-946 based on the UAZ-451 and UAZ-451M vans, LuMZ-890 refrigerated vehicles based on the ZIL- 164A, and then LuAZ-890B based on ZIL-130. Along with the above models special vehicles refrigerated trailers of the LuMZ-853B model were produced based on the IAPZ-754V trailer and LuAZ-8930 based on the GKB-819. Later, in 1979, the production of refrigerated trucks and refrigerated trailers was transferred to the city of Bryanka.
Simultaneously with the release of the above products, the plant carried out work on the introduction into production of a cargo-passenger vehicle ZAZ-969B with a 4x2 wheel arrangement and front-wheel drive according to the documentation developed by the Zaporozhye Automobile Plant Kommunar. In 1965, prototypes of new ZAZ-969B vehicles were manufactured at the enterprise, and in December 1966, a pilot batch of 50 of them was assembled. By order of the Minavtoprom dated December 11, 1967, the Lutsk Machine-Building Plant was renamed into an automobile plant, and since that time it has specialized in the production of passenger and utility vehicles of small and extra small classes, as well as military transporters of the LuAZ-967 model range.
LuAZ-967M
In 1971, the enterprise mastered the production of ZAZ-969 cars. Unlike its predecessor ZAZ-969B, the car had a 4x4 wheel arrangement. The main drive was still front. Drive on rear wheels turned on when the car had to overcome a difficult section of the road. On ZAZ-969B and ZAZ-969 cars, the MeMZ-969 engine with a capacity of 30 liters was used. With. In 1975, the enterprise began serial production of LuAZ-969A model cars with a 40-hp MeMZ-969A engine. with., which made it possible to increase the cross-country ability of the car and improve its dynamic qualities. At the same time, ZAZ-969B, ZAZ-969 and LuAZ-969A cars external differences did not have from each other. In the same 1975, the Lutsk Automobile Plant became part of the newly organized production association"AvtoZAZ".
In May 1979, the enterprise began serial production of LuAZ-969M vehicles, and already on September 22, 1982, the 100,000th utility vehicle rolled off the assembly line of the plant.
LuAZ-969M
In 1984, a prototype of the new LuAZ-1301 car was built at the plant on the former LuAZ-969M chassis. Later, the LuAZ-1301 was unified with the Tavria in terms of the engine and a number of components, and since 1988 it has been produced limited series. Total Lutsk Automobile Plant from December 1966 to May 1, 1989, about 182 thousand cars were produced. In January 1988, the plant began production of the LuAZ-2403 small-sized airfield tractor designed for towing baggage and cargo trolleys weighing up to 3000 kg on the territory of airports with asphalt concrete or cement pavement.
In the early 1990s, the demand for the plant's products fell, and the company began to actively look for a new item of production. In 1990-2000, the plant mastered the assembly of VAZ and UAZ vehicles. At the same time, attempts to put their own model on stream did not stop. budget SUV representing updated version LuAZ-1301.
On July 27, 1998, the plant was excluded from the list of enterprises of strategic importance for the economy and security of Ukraine.
In 2006, the plant came under the control of the Bogdan corporation and all work on its own SUV model, as well as the assembly of VAZ and UAZ cars, was stopped. The plant has completely switched to the assembly of buses and trolleybuses "Bogdan".
1961, LuAZ-967. TPK, that is, the leading edge conveyor - amphibian, the first, not yet civilian model of LuAZ. It was on its basis that non-military SUVs of the Lutsk plant were developed.
1960, pre-production model LuAZ-967.
1982, LuAZ-972. Unusual triaxial amphibian increased permeability.
1998, LuAZ-1901 "Geologist". Another amphibian developed by LuAZ, an attempt to resuscitate a plant that had almost stopped by the end of the 90s. Eight copies were made.
1965, LuMZ-969V. First prototype legendary SUV. The picture shows a car from a trial batch of 50 copies, built after two cars assembled according to the documentation transferred from ZAZ passed preliminary tests. The plant in those years was also called LuMZ (not “automobile”, but “machine-building”).
1999, LuAZ-1302-05 Foros. An interesting attempt to revive classic SUV, a Lombardini-powered "beach" car intended for export. Vehicle made in single copy and "lit up" at several auto shows.
1997, LuAZ-13021-08 " Ambulance". Experienced all-wheel drive medical vehicle for rural medical stations. By the way, it could become a substitute for "loaves".
1990s, LuAZ-13021-07. LuAZ-13021−04 with an elongated body, fiberglass top and tailgate. Almost a hearse.
1979, LuAZ-2403 Aeroflot. Tractor for baggage carts and light aircraft based on the 969th. Produced in small batches serially, latest machines released in 1992.
1988, LuAZ-Proto. Developed in the NAMI laboratory by a group of designers led by Gennady Khainov. could become worthy replacement"classic", but the events of the 90s did not allow the dream to come true.
The repair plant in Lutsk appeared in 1951 and at first did everything in the world - showers, fans, stands for assembling tractor engines, and so on. And there they repaired GAZs and produced spare parts for them. Since 1959, Lutsk began to develop and produce trailers and refrigerators, and in 1965, the documentation for the ZAZ-969 off-road vehicle was transferred to the plant. From that moment, the automotive history of LuAZ began. Today, the plant belongs to the Bogdan corporation and assembles buses and trolleybuses.
