In the history of the domestic automobile industry its niche is a interesting car – motorized wheelchairs. Similar principles to cars and motorcycles, they inherently are neither the one nor the other. The last representative of this class of machines is a motorized "FDD". To survive in the trade, she managed until 1997. What is this Assembly and why is it needed?
In the second half of the 20th century the global automotive industry grew by leaps and bounds. The streets of European cities was gradually filled with cars. In the Soviet Union all had the possibility of acquiring a personal car. The government still tried to take care of its citizens. Besides, in a country emerging from a terrible war, a large number of people with disabilities. In this regard, the idea of creating an inexpensive vehicle to meet the needs of this category of citizens. The car was to the body of a small car and the engine of the motorcycle. Wheelchair scooter "FDD" was the culmination of the evolution of such vehicles. Their distribution among citizens engaged in the social security authorities. They were issued for 5 years. After two and a half years the machine was supposed to free repair. After the operating period, a scooter "FDD" gave up back in exchange for a new one.
In 1952, came to light "S-1L". The body of the sidecar is shaped like an iron, as there was a rear axle with two wheels, and the front wheel was the only one. This could create difficulties when driving on a dirt road in inclement weather. The car had independently to lay a third track in the center. In addition, such a distribution of reference points has provided a wheelchair weak sustainability. This presented a serious danger for the driver, since the engine is a 7.5 HP unit could reach the speed of 55 km/h. still in a wheelchair has given its owner a certain comfort. The folding canvas roof has been successfully protecting him from the rain.
In 1956, after a radical modernization of the previous model, in serial production was the scooter "S-3A". It was powered by a motorcycle engine IZH-49, which had 10 HP Despite such a substantial increase in power, the maneuverability of the cars has not improved. Stroller is too heavy (425 lbs) and voracious (5 liters per 100 km). Not pleased with the manufacturer and the high cost of the model.
The Shortcomings of the previous version, the designers have tried to correct in "С3Д", released in 1970. The model is equipped with new hydraulic brakes torsion bar rear suspension and a new heating system of the cabin. Improved engine motorized "FDD" in the 12 HP added to her power. Machine instead of the tarp got a metal roof. Body length was 2.6 m, and its weight – almost half a ton. Overall, we cannot say that the scooter is "FDD" met all expectations of the consumers. However, in the history, undoubtedly, will remain a trace of the idea on how to hybrid car and motorcycle.
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