"Uralvagonzavod" celebrates its 80th anniversary. With the anniversary of one of the largest enterprises of Russia congratulated the President. In Nizhny Tagil to the festival opened the exhibition, which presents new tank "Armata" combat vehicle "Terminator", the legendary T-34. Today Uralvagonzavod is a Corporation encompassing dozens of factories, design bureaus and naunie institutions.

80 years ago in Nizhny Tagil earned the Ural tank factory. The battle for Stalingrad, for eagle, for the Dnieper was begun in its shops. 14 companies from all over the country in one place. In a place where they forged the victory. Hulls for the Il-2, bombs, shells for "Katyushas and, of course, a victorious T-34 tanks.

During the war the plant produced more than 26 thousand T-34 tanks. More than all the factories of Germany combined. In fact, from the legendary 34-Ki began the national design school of tank development. The hall presents the development of "Uralvagonzavod". A dozen fighting machines. Among them the most popular in the world T-72 tank. New - T-90. By the way, this tank has appeared in exhibitions only 13 years after it came out in the series. Left here and under the "Armata". But when the secret product will become available to the public, no one can tell. For the first time the Shape shown to the public on anniversary parade of Victory in Moscow. Her tests are still ongoing. At the same time the plant is preparing for serial production of the tank, this converted shop. It is known that the defense Ministry will buy the "Armata". Not closed the question about the export. For 80 years the Assembly line Uralvagonzavod came more than 100 thousand military vehicles of various models. To meet made in the Urals of tanks possible in any region of the world.

Ural tank armed and South America, Cuba. There is our fighting machines except in the USA, Canada and Australia. Widespread and Ural cars. This is the second main production Uralvagonzavod. It's all in the quality. And the quality depends on the weld. Thanks to the development of the Urals, all the seams are cooked in a horizontal position. Cars turn with this setup. But Uralvagonzavod is not just cars and tanks. The Corporation includes about 40 enterprises, research institutes and design bureaus. Their products not only on earth but in the air, at sea and even in space.
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