Problems with the setup of the 5TDF engine occurred as the local production capacity was proven to be insufficient against a production done in three factories (Malyshev in Kharkiv, Kirov in Leningrad and Uralvagonzavod).
Masalah dengan setup mesin 5TDF terjadi karena kapasitas produksi lokal terbukti kurang memadai dibandingkan dengan produksi yang dibuat di tiga pabrik (Malyshev di Kharkov, Kirov di Leningrad dan Uralvagonzavod).