"People's Commissariat of External Trade, Technical and Industrial Imports
To comrade Pritvorov
When ordering trucks, keep in mind the following technical requirements that GABTU has for foreign vehicles:
To comrade Pritvorov
When ordering trucks, keep in mind the following technical requirements that GABTU has for foreign vehicles:
- From the total, 70% must be two axle 4x4, 20% two axle 2x4, and 10% three axle 4x6. The cargo capacity must be 2.5-3 tons. One or two brands.
- All vehicles must be equipped with tools and spare parts, and have special Ground Grip type tires.
- In addition, the vehicles must have:
- Tow hook
- Anti-slip chains: 1 set
- Heating cowls: 1 unit
- 4x5 meter tarp: 1 unit
- 10-18 mm tow cables: 5 meters (the thickness depends on the cargo capacity)
- Vehicles with the cabin above the engine are acceptable.
- Trucks without truck beds are acceptable.
It is necessary to order light Willys cars, which must have the following in addition to the above requirements:
- The car must have a convertible top with sides.
- The tires must be self-sealing.
- All wheels must be powered.
- The car must come with a spare wheel.
I ask you to give the necessary instructions to the trade representative in the USA.
Chief of the GABTU, Lieutenant-General of the Tank Forces, Fedorenko
Military Commissar of the GABTU, Army Commissar 2nd Class, Biryukov"