Russian ZIS-5 Truck

The Soviet ZiS-5 was a widely produced three-ton truck introduced during the 1930s. Its straightforward construction and adaptability made it a central military and civilian transport vehicle. Wartime simplification changed details of production, while the chassis supported cargo and specialized bodies. It helped sustain the Red Army’s supply system alongside other Soviet and imported vehicles.

Manufactured initially at Moscow’s Stalin automobile works, the truck evolved from earlier designs into a vehicle valued for simplicity and repairability. Production spread during the wartime evacuation and reorganization of Soviet industry. Simplified ZiS-5V vehicles reduced material and manufacturing demands, including changes to bodywork and fittings. The trucks transported ammunition, fuel, food, troops, and workshop equipment. Their contribution was logistical rather than glamorous, but reliable movement of supplies remained indispensable to sustaining large formations across the immense distances of the Eastern Front.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1936, Global Empires, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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