Kamaz K5350 Mustang Russian Three Axle truck

The general utility truck is a development of the older KamAZ-4310, which has been used since the early 1980s. It was officially accepted into military service with the Russian Ground Forces in 2002. In 2003, small-scale production of the truck started.^[2]

The standard KamAZ-5350 has a payload capacity of 6,000 kg and has the ability to tow trailers or artillery pieces. Different modules have been designed to be fitted to the truck for different purposes. Additional armor can be fitted to the cabin to increase protection for the crew inside. The cabin can seat three people and has a sleeping berth.

Various KamAZ 5350 variants have been used in the Russian invasion of Ukraine. As of the 6th of July 2023, Russian forces have lost at least:^[4]

• KamAZ-5350 with EOV-3523 excavator: 6 destroyed, 5 captured
• KamAZ-5350 with KS-45719-7M crane: 4 destroyed, 2 captured
• KamAZ-5350 with armoured cabin: 5 destroyed, 2 damaged, 6 captured
• 2B26 Grad-K: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged

The vehicle is powered by a KamAZ-740.13.260 turbocharged diesel engine, providing 250 horsepower. It is equipped with a cold weather starting device which is effective at temperatures down to -50 °C. The truck is fitted with a central tyre inflation system.