MZKT

File:1999. Stamp of Belarus 0313-0314.jpg

In 1954, MZKT, the Minsk Wheeled Tractor Plant, was founded to develop artillery tractors; it then developed a series of heavy weapons transporters for the military of the USSR, including heavy offroad trucks such as the MAZ-537 and MAZ-7310.{{cite web|url=http://www.mzkt.by/eng/index.php?module=history|accessdate=14 August 2011|title=VOLAT - Minsk Wheel Tractor Plant|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111112065327/http://www.mzkt.by/eng/index.php?module=history|archivedate=12 November 2011}} It was a division of Minsk Automobile Plant (known as MAZ). In 1991, MZKT was spun off into a separate company; its former parent, MAZ, continues to make a broader range of heavy vehicles.{{cite web|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/belarus/mzkt.htm|accessdate=14 August 2011|title=Minsk Wheeled Tractor Plant (MZKT)}}

In 1992, military orders slowed, and MZKT attempted to adapt its products to civilian uses, such as mining trucks and crane carriers.

In 2020 it was said that the MZKT was the primary supplier for the chassis of such Russian army vehicles as the launcher for the Topol-M because the domestic Russian products are of comparatively low quality.{{cite news |last1=Ferris |first1=Emily |title=Could Russia's Reliance on Belarus be its Soft Underbelly? |url=https://static.rusi.org/could-russias-reliance-on-belarus-be-its-soft-underbelly.pdf |publisher=The Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies |date=12 January 2023}}

Many post-independence MZKT trucks continued to use a MAZ cab which resembled the {{ill|Iveco Turbostar|it|Iveco Turbostar}} cab;{{cite web|url=http://www.commercialmotor.com/big-lorry-blog/-hi-brian-i

|accessdate=29 August 2012|title=Biglorryblog and who used the old Iveco TurboStar cab....? The Brochure King rides to the rescue! - Biglorryblog|date=23 March 2009}} starting in 2010 these were replaced with Belkarplastik cabs which resembled the 5th generation Isuzu Forward, which are also used by Yarovit trucks.{{cite web|url=http://www.trucksplanet.com/catalog/model.php?id=506|accessdate=14 August 2011|title=MZKT - 700650 (Commercial vehicles)|year=2010}} The civilian brand of the group Volat manufacturers tractor trucks, ballast tractors and trailers for transportation and commercial use.{{cite web |title=The history of the Volat brand. Design features of the mzkt model |url=https://oborudow.ru/en/dvigatel/istoriya-marki-volat-konstruktivnye-osobennosti-modeli-mzkt/ |access-date=2022-03-25 |website=oborudow.ru}}

File:9K332 Tor-M2, MAKS 2011 -04.jpg Tor]]

MZKT-6922, used with Tor and other surface-to-air missile systems.{{cite web|url=http://www.ausairpower.net/APA-PD-SAM-SPAAG-TEL-TL.html|accessdate=14 August 2011|title=Point Defence System Vehicles|date=May 2011|pages=1 |last1=Kopp |first1=Carlo }}

{{Clear}}

• MZKT-79221 transporter erector launcher for the Topol-M missile; a successor to the MAZ-7917, which was, in turn, a successor to the MAZ-547{{cite web|url=http://www.commercialmotor.com/big-lorry-blog/mighty-maz-and-mzkt-12x12-miss|accessdate=29 August 2012|title=Mighty MAZ and MZKT 12x12 missile carriers...or should that be tippers? Only Vladimir could deliver such behemoths to Biglorryblog|date=22 May 2008}}

File:19-03-2012-Parade-rehearsal - Topol-M.jpg|MZKT-79221

Image:Dmitry Medvedev 15 May 2008-14.jpg|Dmitry Medvedev standing with MZKT-79221 Topol-M

{{Clear}}

File:Moscow_Victory_Parade_2010_-_Training_on_May_4_-_img14.jpg]]

The MZKT-7930 "Astrolog" is carrying the Iskander ballistic missiles,{{cite web|url=http://www.military-today.com/missiles/iskander.htm|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130111104932/http://www.military-today.com/missiles/iskander.htm|url-status=usurped|archive-date=11 January 2013|accessdate=14 August 2011|title=Iskander (SS-26 Stone) Short-Range Ballistic Missile}} and the Pantsir-S1 air defense system, and radars for the S-300 missile system. Also Uragan-1M MLRS.

{{Clear}}

MZKT-74135 8x8 tank transporter{{cite web|url=http://www.military-today.com/trucks/mzkt_74135.htm|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120904093306/http://www.military-today.com/trucks/mzkt_74135.htm|url-status=usurped|archive-date=4 September 2012|accessdate=14 August 2011|title=MZKT-74135 Tank Transporter}}

Image:Belarus-Volot Transporting T-72-1.jpg|MZKT-74135 transporting a T-72

Image:Belarus-Volot Transporting BMP-2-1.jpg|MZKT-74295 transporting a BMP-2

{{Clear}}

MZKT-490100 armored vehicle used with four ready-to-launch Shershen ATGMs or with the Groza-S jamming system.{{cite web|url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/july_2018_global_defense_security_army_news_industry/belarus_parades_new_armored_vehicles_on_independence_day_military_parade_2018.html |title=Belarus parades new armored vehicles on Independence Day military parade 2018 | July 2018 Global Defense Security army news industry | Defense Security global news industry army 2018 | Archive News year |publisher=Armyrecognition.com |date= |accessdate=2022-05-05}}

File:Парад по случаю Дня независимости Белоруссии при участии авиации ЗВО (13).jpg|MZKT-490100

File:MZKT-490101-010 "Volat" during the "Armiya 2020" exhibition.jpg|MZKT-490101-010 during the "Armiya 2020" exhibition

{{Clear}}

{{Main|WS2400}}

File:DF-11_TEL_vehicle_-1.jpg.]]

Some trucks made by Wanshan Special Vehicle, in China, are based on MZKT designs; the WS2400 is based on the MAZ-543.{{cite web|url=http://articles.janes.com/articles/Janes-Military-Vehicles-and-Logistics/Wanshan-WS2400-8-x-8-heavy-duty-off-road-vehicle-China.html|accessdate=14 August 2011|title=Wanshan WS2400 (8 x 8) heavy-duty off-road vehicle (China) - Jane's Military Vehicles and Logistics}}

{{Clear}}

File:APC Volat V2 (05).jpg

Volat V2 APC (MZKT-690003) with 2A42 30mm autocannon and other weaponry was first presented at Milex-2021 exhibition.[https://auto.onliner.by/2021/06/23/mzkt-690003 Показан новый бронетранспортер МЗКТ-690003, он же Volat V2. Первые фото и новые подробности]

{{Clear}}

• MZKT-79086, 12x12 oilfield truck{{cite web|url=http://www.commercialmotor.com/big-lorry-blog/monster-mzkt-oilfield-truck-vl|title=Monster MZKT oilfield truck! Vladimir is back on Biglorryblog with a real bang! - Biglorryblog|date=21 January 2009|accessdate=29 August 2012}}
• MZKT-7429, 8x8 offroad tractor
• MZKT-790976, 8x8 oilfield truck{{cite web|url=http://www.commercialmotor.com/big-lorry-blog/big-russian-oilfield-trucksthe

|accessdate=29 August 2012|date=13 February 2008|title=Big Russian oilfield trucks...the mighty MZKT makes a welcome return to Biglorryblog thanks to Vladimir!}}

• MZKT-75165 8x8 tipper{{cite web|url=http://www.commercialmotor.com/big-lorry-blog/more-mighty-mzkt-russian-trucks-on-biglorryblog-and-how-much-scow-end-do-you-need|accessdate=29 August 2012|date=26 December 2007|title=More mighty MZKT Russian trucks on Biglorryblog. And how much scow end do you need?}}
• MZKT-741320, ballast tractor{{cite web |title=MZKT-741320, ballast |url=https://www.mzkt.by/en/katalog/truck-tractors+/mzkt-741320-ballast/ |access-date=2022-03-25 |website=www.mzkt.by}}
• MZKT-741600, ballast tractor{{cite web |title=MZKT 741600 facelift (Commercial vehicles) - Trucksplanet |url=https://www.trucksplanet.com/catalog/model.php?id=1974 |access-date=2022-03-25 |website=www.trucksplanet.com}}

Image:MZKT truck.JPG|MZKT-65151

Image:MZKT-7004.JPG|MZKT-7004

Image:MZKT-7401.JPG|MZKT-7401

Image:MZKT-730240.jpg|MZKT-730240 (port tractor)

Image:MZKT-700300.jpg|MZKT-700300

Image:MZKT-750440 (2).jpg|MZKT-750440

• MZKT-900110 (2 axles, 29T)
• MZKT-900130 (2 axles, 36T)
• MZKT-937800 (2 axles, 56T)
• MZKT-5247D0-010 (2 axles, 50T)
• MZKT-998670 (2 axles, 70T)
• MZKT-720200 (3 axles, 45T)
• MZKT-999453 (3 axles, 46T)
• MZKT-998910 (3 axles, 50T)
• MZKT-820100 (4 axles, 63T)
• MZKT-837200 (4 axles, 65T)
• MZKT-999451 (5 axles, 64T)
• MZKT-999450 (6 axles, 73T){{cite web |title=Trailers and Semitrailers |url=https://mzkt.by/en/katalog/trailers-and-semitrailers/ |access-date=2022-03-28 |website=mzkt.by}}

On 17 December 2020, MZKT was added to the sanctions list of the European Union.{{cite web|language=en|url=https://www.rferl.org/a/eu-sanctions-belarus/31006041.html|title=EU Officially Slaps More Economic Sanctions On Belarus Over Crackdown|first=Rikard|last=Jozwiak|date=2020-12-17|publisher=Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210721170020/https://www.rferl.org/a/eu-sanctions-belarus/31006041.html|archivedate=2021-07-21|accessdate=2021-07-21|url-status=live}}{{cite web|language=en|url=https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2020/2129/oj|title=Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2129 of 17 December 2020 implementing Article 8a(1) of Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 concerning restrictive measures in respect of Belarus|publisher=EUR-Lex|accessdate=2021-07-24}}

The United Kingdom and Switzerland have also sanctioned the company.{{cite web|language=en|url=https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/996772/Belarus.pdf|title=Consolidated List of Financial Sanctions Targets in the UK|date=2021-06-25|publisher=Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation HM Treasury}}{{cite web|language=en|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/swiss-widen-sanctions-list-against-belarus-2021-07-07/|title=Swiss widen sanctions list against Belarus|first1=Michael|last1=Shields|first2=Kevin|last2=Liffey|date=2021-07-07|publisher=Reuters|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210707215407/https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/swiss-widen-sanctions-list-against-belarus-2021-07-07/|archivedate=2021-07-07|accessdate=2021-07-10|editor=Liffey, Kevin|url-status=live}}{{cite web|language=en|url=https://www.seco.admin.ch/dam/seco/de/dokumente/Aussenwirtschaft/Wirtschaftsbeziehungen/Exportkontrollen/Sanktionen/Verordnungen/Belarus/belarus_2021-07-07.pdf.download.pdf/Belarus_2021-07-07.pdf|title=Sanctions program: Belarus: Verordnung vom 11. Dezember 2020 über Massnahmen gegenüber Belarus (SR 946.231.116.9), Anhang 1 Origin: EU Sanctions: Art. 2 Abs. 1 (Finanzsanktionen) und Art. 3 Abs. 1 (Ein- und Durchreiseverbot)|first=|last=|date=2021-07-07|publisher=Staatssekretariat für Wirtschaft|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210707175409/https://www.seco.admin.ch/dam/seco/de/dokumente/Aussenwirtschaft/Wirtschaftsbeziehungen/Exportkontrollen/Sanktionen/Verordnungen/Belarus/belarus_2021-07-07.pdf.download.pdf/Belarus_2021-07-07.pdf|archivedate=2021-07-07|accessdate=2021-07-10|url-status=live}}

In 2022, the plant, its director, Aliaksei Rymasheuski, and deputy director, Aliaksandr Vetsianevich, were included in the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List of the United States,{{Cite web|date=2022-02-24|title=U.S. Treasury Targets Belarusian Support for Russian Invasion of Ukraine|url=https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy0607|accessdate=2022-02-25|publisher=United States Department of the Treasury}} as well as in the sanctions lists of the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Ukraine. In addition, Japan has imposed sanctions against the MZKT.{{cite web|url=https://sanctions.nazk.gov.ua/en/sanction-company/174/|title=Minsk Wheel Tractor Plant (MZKT)|work=National Agency for Prevention of Corruption}}{{cite web|url=https://sanctions.nazk.gov.ua/en/sanction-person/279/|title=RIMASHEVSKIY / RYMASHEUSKI Alexey Ivanovich|work=National Agency for Prevention of Corruption}}{{cite web|url=https://sanctions.nazk.gov.ua/en/sanction-person/124/|title=VETENEVICH / VETSIANEVICH Aleksandr Petrovich|work=National Agency for Prevention of Corruption}}

On April 19, 2024, the U.S. State Department imposed sanctions on MWTP pursuant to Executive Order 13382, which targets proliferators of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery. The State Department statement read: "[MWTP] has worked to supply special vehicle chassis to Pakistan’s long-range ballistic missile program. Such chassis are used as launch support equipment for ballistic missiles by Pakistan’s National Development Complex (NDC), which is responsible for the development of Missile Technology Control Regime Category (MTCR) I ballistic missiles."[https://www.state.gov/u-s-imposes-sanctions-on-suppliers-to-pakistans-ballistic-missile-program/]

• Neman - the bus subsidiary of MZKT.{{cite web | url=http://www.mzkt.by/news/194/ | title=ОАО "Лидские автобусы «Неман" вошел в структуру ОАО "МЗКТ" }}
• KZKT - A similar, now defunct, Russian company
• BelAZ
• KrAZ
• MAZ

{{Reflist}}

{{Commons category|MZKT vehicles}}

• [http://www.mzkt.by/en/ MZKT product listing]
• [http://www.volatdefence.com/en/ Volat Defense]
• [http://www.gruzovikpress.ru/article/annivers/2004_11_A_2004_12_22-18_22_23/ Review] in the Russian Journal of Motor Vehicles
• [http://www.belarusguide.com/industry1/autoindustry.htm Overview] of vehicle manufacturers in Belarus

{{Soviet Automotive Makers}}

{{Authority control}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Mzkt}}

Category:Truck manufacturers of the Soviet Union

Category:Defence companies of the Soviet Union

Category:Companies based in Minsk

Category:Truck manufacturers of Belarus

Category:Belarusian entities subject to U.S. Department of the Treasury sanctions