ZIL-2906
The ZIL-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, 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" 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.
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