ZIL-157

The ZIL-157 or ЗИЛ-157 is an all-terrain truck manufactured by the Likhachev Plant (ZIL). Here is a breakdown of its history: Production Era: Mass production began in 1958, primarily for the Armed Forces of the USSR. It was developed in late 1954. Design: It utilized the cab from the ZIS-151 with only minor modifications. Legacy: In the Soviet Armed Forces, it was eventually replaced by the ZIL-131 and Ural-375. Manufacturing Timeline: * Mass production: 1958–1991. Production at the ZIL plant itself: Ended in 1978. Final assembly of remaining stock: Completed in 1994. Total Output: A total of 797,834 units were produced across all modifications.