FAP-2026 BS/AV

     Notes: This is one of the standard heavy trucks of Yugoslavia, and is also in use by Saudi Arabia.  It is primarily used as a prime mover, meaning that it carries items such as ammunition, multiple rocket launchers, and scissors bridges, and tows artillery and other heavy specialized trailers.  It is sometimes used as a regular troop carrier and cargo hauler, however.  The cargo area has drop sides and tailgate, and may be covered with canvas over bows.  The FAP-2026 BS/AV may tow up to 7.2 tons. This truck is powered by a Mercedes-Benz OM402 diesel engine developing 279 horsepower. Construction is of tubular steel beams with steel sheets over that, and structural steel beams. The truck is 6x6 and has central tire regulation. The cab is constructed like the rest of the vehicle, and features an adjustable driver’s seat. The cab is insulated against cold and heat and has a cab heater. In the front bumper is a 10.2-ton capacity winch with 86 meters of cable.

     The FAP-2026 BS/AV is currently used by Croatia and Serbia, as well as Syria.

FAP-2832 BS/AV

     Notes: This is another heavy truck used by Yugoslavia, similar to the FAP-2026 BS/AV.  This truck is more likely to be used for general cargo and troop-carrying duties than the FAP-2026 BS, but is also used to carry a multiple rocket launcher, carry ammunition, or tow field guns.  The vehicle has a drop tailgate, and a cargo area covered by canvas over bows. The cab is compatible with the FAP 2026 BS/AV, and has the same form. Behind the cab is a spare wheel in a holder which allows the two-man crew to take the wheel down from its holder. There is also space for vehicle tools and for the personal equipment of the crew. The cab is constructed like the rest of the vehicle, and features an adjustable driver’s seat. The cab is insulated against cold and heat and has a cab heater. In the front bumper is a 10.2-ton capacity winch with 86 meters of cable. The FAP 2832 BS/AV is powered by a variant of the FAP 2026 BS/AV’s engine, a Mercedes-Benz OM403 diesel developing 320 horsepower.