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A Dusty Trip Van

27.1k Zizwan  8 months ago

The real name of the van is RAF-2203 or Latvija
RAF-2203

ABOUT RAF LATVIJA

The RAF-2203 Latvija (nickname Rafik) was a cabover van designed and developed by Rigas Autobusu Fabrika from 1976 to 1997. They were widely used throughout the USSR as fixed-run taxis (marshrutkas), medical cars, used for trade and as a special services vehicles. It was the successor of the RAF-977.

This van used the 2,445 cc (149.2 cu in) engine of the GAZ-24, between the front seats, making its construction similar to other competing vans such as the Dodge A100 and the Volkswagen LT, with independent front suspension also from the GAZ-24 (but springs from the GAZ-13).[1] It borrowed headlights and brake system parts from the Moskvitch 412, outside door handles from the Moskvitch 408,[2] and 15 in (38 cm) wheels of the GAZ-21 Volga.[3] The single rear door hinged at the top,[4] rather than the more-usual side-opening. There were two major models: one, the 2203, seated ten plus driver and passenger, powered by a 95 hp (71 kW; 96 PS) 2,445 cc (149.2 cu in) with 8.2:1 compression; the other, the 22032, a twelve-seat "route taxi", had longitudinal seats and lower 6.7:1 compression (to use more readily available 76 octane petrol), and produced only 85 hp (63 kW; 86 PS).[5] (The 2203-02 would run on liquified propane).[6] An ambulance, the 22031, was soon added to the range, and made up fully a third of all 2203s built; there was also a 22035 for blood donor clinics.[7] These were joined by the 22034, for fire departments.[8]

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General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 9.0ft (2.8m)
  • Length 20.2ft (6.2m)
  • Height 8.1ft (2.5m)
  • Empty Weight 8,249lbs (3,742kg)
  • Loaded Weight 9,020lbs (4,091kg)

Performance

  • Wing Loading N/A
  • Wing Area 0.0ft2 (0.0m2)
  • Drag Points 5112

Parts

  • Number of Parts 195
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 898