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Russian military trucks used to fuel aircraft are usually based on robust platforms such as the Ural-375 (6x6) or Ural-4320, equipped with specialized aviation tanks. These all-terrain vehicles are designed to operate in difficult terrain, mud, ice or craters, ensuring supply at advanced bases.
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Key features of these vehicles:
Common Platforms: The Ural-375 is a 6x6 vehicle capable of overcoming extremely difficult terrain.
Supply Capacity: They usually incorporate large capacity tanks, similar to aircraft fuel refueling systems.
Soviet Robustness: Vehicles such as the Ural-4320 or the KrAZ-255B were designed to be durable and versatile in extreme conditions (Siberia, deserts).
Air Logistics: Although in-flight refueling is carried out using aircraft such as the Il-78, these trucks are vital for ground logistics, moving fuel from the tanks to the runway.