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'''Izhevsk Mechanical Works''' ([[Russian language|Russian]]: ''Ижевский Mашзавод'')<!--Transliteration: Izhevsk Maschzavod--> or '''IZhMASh''' ([[Russian language|Russian]]: ''ИЖМАШ'') is a weapon manufacturer, founded in [[1807]] at the decree of [[Tsar Alexander I]], and is now one of the largest [[corporation]]s in its field. It makes the famous [[Kalashnikov]] series of [[assault rifle]], along with a host of other [[Russia]]n arms, including medium [[cannon]]s, [[missile]]s, and [[Missile guidance|guided]] [[Shell (projectile)|shell]]s. Izhmash also produces other goods, such as [[motorcycle]]s and [[automobile|cars]]. | '''Izhevsk Mechanical Works''' ([[Russian language|Russian]]: ''Ижевский Mашзавод'')<!--Transliteration: Izhevsk Maschzavod--> or '''IZhMASh''' ([[Russian language|Russian]]: ''ИЖМАШ'') is a weapon manufacturer, founded in [[1807]] at the decree of [[Tsar Alexander I]], and is now one of the largest [[corporation]]s in its field. It makes the famous [[Kalashnikov]] series of [[assault rifle]], along with a host of other [[Russia]]n arms, including medium [[cannon]]s, [[missile]]s, and [[Missile guidance|guided]] [[Shell (projectile)|shell]]s. Izhmash also produces other goods, such as [[motorcycle]]s and [[automobile|cars]]. | ||
== Motocycles and automobiles == | == Motocycles and automobiles == | ||
Revision as of 06:16, 14 February 2007
Izhevsk Mechanical Works (Russian: Ижевский Mашзавод) or IZhMASh (Russian: ИЖМАШ) 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.
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.
Between 1973 and 1979 IZh was one of the makes marketed by SATRA in the United Kingdom as Cossack motorcycles; the Planeta and Jupiter models.<ref>[1]RussianMotorcycles Cossack Motorcycles (Retrieved 30 November 2006)</ref>
Izh Motorcycles now produces 4 Motorcycles the Yunker,Planet 5,Jupiter,Cornet. All having 350cc Two Stroke engines except the Cornet having a 50cc. The motors are Liquid cooled on the Yunker and Jupiter.
There are also Special Purpose motorcycles for police,cargo carry,and a "Swamp Rover" all based on Other production models.
A 650cc Rotax Powerd Sport the PS-S 650 Rotax,and what apears to a updated Planet 5 adptly the Planet 7 are apparently entering production soon.
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
- Mosin-Nagant M1891, M1891/30, M1907, M38 Carbine, M44 Carbine - Bolt-Action rifles and Carbines
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
- Official Izhmash website (English)
- Izh Auto official site (Russian)
- - Russian State Export Corporation Homepage (English) (Russian)
- Izh Motorcycle official site(Russian)
- - Izh Motorcycle official site (English)
Sources
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