Mobile Vehicle Engineering Institute
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Mobile Vehicle Engineering Institute (Russian: ВНИИТрансмаш, romanized: VNIITransmash) is a company based in Saint Petersburg, Russia. It is currently part of Uralvagonzavod.[1]
Company typeOpen Joint Stock Company
Founded1949
Headquarters,
Russia
ProductsTanks, Main battle tanks, military vehicles
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| Company type | Open Joint Stock Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1949 |
| Headquarters | , Russia |
| Products | Tanks, Main battle tanks, military vehicles |
| Parent | Uralvagonzavod |
| Website | www |
It designed and built prototypes of tanks, including the T-80, for the Kirov Plant Production Association. It was involved in the conversion of tank technology for civilian applications. It was also the production facility for the Russian Mars rover, which was developed in concert with the Babakin Center and the Russian Space Research Institute.[2]
