SE Malyshev Plant, Kharkiv: history, production, products

2024 Author: Howard Calhoun | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 10:16

SE "Plant named after Malyshev" is known as a major manufacturer of armored vehicles and power plants for tanks, armored personnel carriers, diesel locomotives. During the Soviet era, it was a leading defense enterprise. Based in Kharkiv, Ukraine.

Becoming

The establishment of the Malyshev plant dates back to 1895, when the production of steam locomotives and related equipment was opened in Kharkov near the central station. In 1911, the company mastered the production of gas engines and diesel generators.

In the Soviet years, the organization was called the "Malyshev Transport Engineering Plant". In the factory design bureau, the T-34 tank was developed and subsequently introduced into the series. An important area of work has become the manufacture of oil and gas equipment.

Before the war, ZIM remained a large production site with the widest range of manufactured products. Steam locomotives, caterpillar tractors, motors (including marine ones) were assembled in its workshops. Mastering the technologies for manufacturing cast armor contributed to the development of tank building at the enterprise.

To the GreatThe domestic plant named after Malyshev was evacuated beyond the Urals, where it continued to produce the T-34 and its modifications. After the war, production was restored to its original location.

Development

After the war, on the basis of ZIM, for the first time in the USSR, the production of mainline diesel locomotives of the TE series and diesel engines for them, model D100, which produced 2000 hp, began. With. The era of steam locomotives was coming to an end. Since the 1950s, tractors have been actively developed. In particular, the Kharkivchanka snowmobile was used in Antarctica. BTM-3 tractors have been developed for the army.

With the growth of international tension, the Malyshev plant in Kharkov again had to develop armored vehicles. T-64 tanks have been produced since 1964, and the production of 5TDF turbo-piston diesel engines with a capacity of 700 hp has also been launched here. With. In the 80s, the company's engineers designed the unique T-80UD tank, which was distinguished by its high speed thanks to the unique 6TD-1 diesel engine.

The equipment of that period underlies the modern modernized models "Oplot", "Bulat", "Yatagan". Today, the Malyshev Plant State Enterprise continues the evolutionary development of tanks and light armored vehicles.

Modern heavy armored vehicles

The company produces:

• The main tank of the Oplot series. It is based on the T-80UD model, which has undergone a thorough modernization. The power unit has become even more powerful, its design perfectly withstands elevated temperatures, which gives advantages when operating in hot regions. Improved optoelectronicsystems and sighting systems, enhanced armor protection.
• The Yatagan tank was designed according to NATO standards (has a 120 mm cannon). Unitary shots of various types are placed in the automatic loader at the rear of the turret (22 shots), the rest - in the mechanized hull stowage.
• Tank "Bulat" (modernized T-64B). Its armor was strengthened by the establishment of passive protection, the installation of dynamic protection and an air defense system. Improved aiming and fire control systems. With the installation of the 5TD engine, mobility has increased.

Light armored vehicles

This category includes:

• BTR-4 is an all-wheel drive, armored, 8x8 class amphibious vehicle. The armored personnel carrier was created as the basic unit of a new generation. The design and layout of the machine allow, without significant changes, to produce modifications that differ in the level of protection and installed weapons. This allows it to be used in motorized rifle units of the ground forces as a highly protected vehicle, or infantry fighting vehicle. The large useful volume of the case provides accommodation for various equipment.
• Dozor-B is a relatively light armored vehicle of the 4x4 class with a carrying capacity of 2 tons. It is used to deliver military equipment, weapons, and personnel.
• BMP-2 upgraded. Thanks to design changes and a more powerful 3TD engine, the mobility of the model has increased. Engineers of the Malyshev plant adapted the engine to hot climatic conditions.
• BTR-50 (OT-62 Topaz). The purpose of modernization is to improve the performance andoperational characteristics of previously produced and discontinued armored personnel carriers BTR-50. Combat capabilities have been enhanced by replacing the standard power plant with a V-6 engine and a five-speed gearbox.

Modernization

The company is upgrading production facilities. Over the past year, equipment has been repaired for 2.1 million hryvnias. CNC plasma cutting machines were purchased, which made it possible to speed up the operations of cutting and cutting sheet metal, including armored steel. This made it possible to change the technological route itself and achieve higher quality in the manufacture of complex parts.