ZIL-131 AL-30 (Model PM-506 / PM-506D) V1.0 fs25-mods

Description:

The ZIL-131 AL-30 (Model PM-506 / PM-506D) is a classic Soviet hydraulic fire ladder truck. Built on the renowned ZIL-131 6×6 military-grade all-terrain chassis, this configuration was widely used by fire brigades across the USSR and Warsaw Pact countries for high-rise rescue and firefighting operations. **Key Specifications & Performance** - Chassis: ZIL-131 / ZIL-131N (6×6 wheel drive for excellent off-road and rough-terrain mobility). - Superstructure Type: AL-30 (Avtoteleskopeshka 30), featuring a hydraulic-drive telescopic ladder system manufactured historically by specialized plants like the Tor??? factory (TMZ). - Maximum Lifting Height: approximately 30 to 32.2 meters (roughly 98–105 ft), suitable for multi-story residential and industrial buildings. - Working Load / Capacity: Designed to support firefighters and rescue loads on the ladder sections, typically rated for structural loads or rescue baskets starting around 120–160 kg+ depending on the specific sub-variant and extension angle. - Outreach: Maximum horizontal reach of about 16 meters under optimal configurations. - Engine: ZIL-508 / ZIL-130 6.0L V8 gasoline engine producing around 150 horsepower, paired with a manual transmission and a two-stage transfer case. - Crew / Combat Team: Usually accommodates a crew of 3 personnel. - Total Gross Weight: Approximately 10.2 to 10.4 tonnes. **Operational Role** Unlike standard urban fire engines that primarily transport water and pumps, the PM-506/PM-506D series focused heavily on vertical reach, evacuation, and delivering fire hoses or rescue personnel directly to upper floors. Outriggers (stabilization jacks) were deployed from the sides of the chassis to ensure a stable, rigid foundation before elevating the heavy hydraulic ladder booms.