| ZIL-2906 | |
|---|---|
 ZIL-29061, updated model of 2906 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | ZiL |
| Also called | ЗИЛ-2906 |
| Production | 2906: 1975 – 1979 29061: 1980 – 1991 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | amphibious craft |
| Related | ZIL-4906 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | МеМЗ-967А |
The ZIL-2906 (Russian: ЗИЛ-2906) is a screw-driven amphibious craft manufactured in Soviet Union from 1975 to 1979 by ZiL. The ZIL-2906 was produced from July 1975 to 1979, five manufactured in total. In 1980, it was succeeded by the ZIL-29061, produced until 1991.
These vehicles are notable for being Screw-propelled vehicles (in Russian: шнекохо́д), allowing it to traverse inhospitable terrains. The vehicle was designed to recover re-entered Soyuz space capsules from difficult terrain. It was equipped with heaters for the front seats, transponder and radio and stretchers.
The ZIL-2906 was carried on the back of a ZIL-4906 "Bluebird" (which had a top speed of 80 kilometres per hour (50 mph)) until it reached terrain impassable for the latter. At this point the ZIL-2906 would be unloaded and resume the search. Dismounting from the Bluebird took about half an hour.
