For easy repair.
☭ ★ Сделано в СССР★☭
"Рафик"
☭ ★ MADE IN USSR★☭
ORIGINAL
"Новоекспорт" Ленинград, CCCP
"Novoexport" Leningrad, USSR
Riga Autobus Factory
Scale: 1/43
The RAF-2203 Latvija (nickname Rafik) was a cabover van designed and developed by Rīgas Autobusu Fabrika from 1976–1997. 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 (not unlike the Dodge A100 or the Volkswagen LT 1st generation), with independent
front suspension also from the GAZ-24 (but springs from the GAZ 13).
It borrowed headlights and brake system parts
from the Moskvitch 412,
outside door handles from the Moskvitch 408,
and 15 in (38 cm) wheels of the GAZ-21 Volga.
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). (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. These
were joined by the 22034, for fire departments.
RAF 22038 Rear
In addition to the uncommon
22033 and 22036 for state militias,
there were prototype electric vehicles.
While the 2203 looked good, it
was susceptible to rust, especially in the frame rails, and was unpleasant to
drive in bad weather. Quality control of the
assembly was also poor. Oil leaks and axle bearing
failures were frequent. It also suffered overheating, serious
vibration issues, failures of front suspension parts leading to poor handling,
and high fuel consumption. On top of it all, access to
the cab was difficult, despite the forward-control position.
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