The UAZ-469 light utility vehicle was introduced in 1973. Development of this 4×4 vehicle commenced in 1961. It was specially designed to fulfill military roles. The first prototype was completed in 1962. However it’s production commenced only in 1973. It replaced in production the previous GAZ-69. The UAZ-469 was widely used by the Soviet military, as well as civil operators. The UAZ-469 was also exported to about 70 countries worldwide. Over 2 000 000 of these light utility vehicles were produced. An updated variant of this off-road vehicle is still in production for the Russian Army. Currently it is the only vehicle of it’s class, in service with the Russian Army.
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