Izhevsk Mechanical Works
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Izhevsk Mechanical Works (Russian: Ижевский Mашзавод), IZhMASh (Russian: ИЖМАШ) for short, is a weapon manufacturer, founded in 1807 at the decree of Tsar Alexander I, and is now one of the largest corporations in its field. It makes the famous Kalashnikov series of assault rifle, along with a host of other Russian arms, including medium cannons, missiles, and guided shells. Izhmash also produces other goods, such as motorcycles and cars.
Firearms
Their products are currently in use in a wide variety of countries, ranging from well established countries such as the United Kingdom, Germany and France to the developing countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America.Motocycles and Automobiles
The first IZh motorcycle was the IZh 1 of 1928; a 1200cc across-the-frame V-twin with shaft drive, designed by the Soviet engineer Pyotr Vladimirovich Mokharov (1888-1934).
The IZh automobiles were copies of Moskvitch models AZLK-2138 and 2140, until the IZh-2126 Oda. The Oda, too, bore a very close resemblance to the Moskvitch AZLK-2141 Aleko, but had a completely different rear-wheel drive design.
Now, IZh produces one Kia model and two Lada models.
Products
Weaponry
Small Arms
- AK-47, AK-74, AN-94, AK-100 series Assault Rifles
- Saiga-12 Automatic Shotgun
- Dragunov Sniper Rifle "Dragunov" Sniper Rifle
- Bizon-2 Submachinegun
Cannons and Ammunition
- GSh-30-1 Cannon
- "Krasnopol" Guided Shell
Vehicles
- Motorcycles
- Automobiles
Other Products
- IT-42 Precision Lathes
- Gas meters
- Small Arms Repair Stations
External links
- [Izhmash.ru/eng/] - Official Izhmash site (in English)
- [Izh Auto official site (in Russian)]
- [link] - Russian State Export Corporation Homepage (in English and Russian)
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