Role of the Research Institute of Engines (NIID) in the development of special transport engines

Abstract

The history of the creation and development of the head institute of the Ministry of Defense In-dustry of the USSR for engines - the Research Institute of Engines (nowadays JSC “NIID”) is con-sidered. Institute participated in the development and improvement of almost all post-war engines for armored vehicles: the 5TD (6TD), V2, 2V, UTD, GTD-1000T families and its modifications. Research and development of the institute ensured the provision of comprehensive technical assis-tance to the factories of the industry and the creation of an advanced scientific and technical re-serve.