RAF-2203 Latvija

Rigas Autobusu Fabrika (abbreviated RAF) was a factory in Jelgava, Latvia that makes vans under the brand name Latvija. They were often based on GAZ chassises.

During Soviet period, RAF was the only producer of vans in Soviet Union. After the breakup of Soviet Union, RAF experienced difficulties and went bankrupt in 1998.

Also known (in Russian) as Rizhskaya Avtomobilnaya Fabrika.

Models

• RAF Latvija - collector - 4x2 cash collector on RAF-2203 chassis
• RAF Latvija - tourist van, motor home
• RAF-251 - GAZ-51 based bus (1955-1958)
• RAF-08 - 8-passenger prototype bus (1957)
• RAF-10 - GAZ-21 based 9-11-passenger bus (1957-1959)
• RAF-2203 Latvija - 4x2 4dr van, 1976
• RAF-2203 Latvija [delivery] - 4x2 4dr delivery van
• RAF-2203 Latvija [cardiology] - 4x2 4dr cardiac ambulance
• RAF-2203 Latvija [fire] - 4x2 4dr fire minivan
• RAF-2203 Latvija GAI - 4x2 4dr police van
• RAF-2203 Latvija [mail] - 4x2 4dr mail van
• RAF-2203 Latvija [taxi] - 4x2 4dr taxi van
• RAF-2203 Latvija VAI - 4x2 4dr military police van
• RAF-22031 Latvija - 4x2 4dr ambulance
• RAF-2914 - 4x2 ambulance van
• RAF-3311 Latvija - 4x2 pickup on RAF-2203 chassis
• RAF-33111 Latvija - 4x2 light truck on RAF-2203 chassis
• RAF-977 Latvija - GAZ-21 based 10-passenger van/bus/ambulance/taxi (1959-1976). Also made in D, DM and IM models.

External links

• http://www.autogallery.org.ru/raf.htm
• http://www.abc.se/~m9805/eastcars/showbrand.php?brand=latvia&lang=en
• http://www.jed.simonides.org/transport/romeo/raf/raf-title.html