Volkov Vladimir Ivanovich

(genus. - 1921)
Design, participated in the development of large-caliber machine gun NSV-12.7, Jac, a number of anti-aircraft installations, installations for the dispersion of the hail and flares.
Born in 1921. Tula in a working class family-gunsmith.
In 1929, Mr.. enrolled in school in 1939. - At the institute, which graduated in 1945, then went to work in the design office. As he recalls designer, he was sent to the group, led by his cousin, AA. Volkov. "The group - he wrote - were talented, productive constructors SA. Yartsev and A.G. Chepelev. It was for me an excellent school of excellence "
. Later he became chief designer of a number of experimental design work, . under his leadership and participation developed heavy machine gun NSV-12.7, . Jac, . number of anti-aircraft, . plants to disperse hail and flares.,
. For successful work on developing new models of weapons Volkov was awarded the Order of Lenin, Order of the October Revolution, two Orders of Red Banner of Labor and the medal, he was twice awarded the USSR State Prize and Prize SI
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