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GAZ 46

1953 – 1958 · Russia

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The GAZ-46, also known by its army designation MAV (малый автомобиль водоплавающий), is a light four-wheel-drive amphibious military vehicle that originated in the Soviet Union during the 1950s. Inspired by the success of amphibious vehicles like the DUKW and Ford GPA used during World War II, Russia decided to develop its own amphibious vehicles using domestic automotive parts. The GAZ-46 MAV was one of these creations, designed to navigate various terrains and bodies of water. During World War II, the US, Canada, and Britain supplied Russia with military materials, including amphibious vehicles like the Ford GPA. However, due to negative feedback from Allied soldiers about the Ford