Izhevsk Mechanical Plant (IMZ, part of the Kalashnikov group) is planning to launch mass production of the new self-loading 9-mm pistol 'Udav' by the end of this year.
The production of the new 6P72 'Udav' pistol is a milestone for the enterprise. The plant mastered it in stressful conditions, working in three shifts, simultaneously putting into production other new products. I express my gratitude to the entire team, thanks to whom IMZ is ready for mass production of the new pistol for our army, which, I am sure, will be confirmed by qualification tests of the first batch. Our next step is to start mass production by the end of 2023 and ensure its 100% quality.
Interim Managing Director of IMZ Valentina Kargina
The factory clarified, the first batch of 'Udav' will undergo a full cycle of tests at temperatures from plus 50 to minus 50 degrees, as well as in conditions of dusting and rain.
The peculiarity of 'Udav' lies in the fact that it is designed for a 9x21 mm cartridge, which gives an advantage in defeating armored targets over such common pistols as Makarov and Yarygin.