Evgeny Fedosov, archive photo.
MOSCOW – Academician Evgeny Fedosov, a pivotal figure in the development of the aviation component of the USSR`s nuclear triad, has passed away at the age of 96. The State Research Institute of Aviation Systems (GosNIIAS) confirmed his death.
«A legend has departed,» stated representatives of the institute. «Academician Fedosov personally knew prominent designers such as Mikoyan, Sukhoi, and Yakovlev. He was the ideologist behind the development of strategic X-55 cruise missiles and their carrier aircraft, the Tu-95MS and Tu-160. These aviation complexes were instrumental in ensuring strategic parity between the USSR and the United States. For his contributions, he was awarded the title Hero of Socialist Labor.»
Until his final days, Evgeny Fedosov remained a leading authority in aviation science. His invaluable contributions included nurturing a generation of scientists and engineers with systemic thinking, unifying approaches to aviation technology development, and actively participating in Russia`s scientific and technical policy, GosNIIAS emphasized.
«His bright memory will live on in the hearts of his colleagues, students, and followers,» said Sergey Khokhlov, Director General of GosNIIAS.
A Life Dedicated to Aviation
Born in Moscow on May 14, 1929, Fedosov graduated from the Moscow Higher Technical School with a degree in instrumentation in 1952. In 1954, he began his career as an engineer at GosNIIAS, where he dedicated his entire professional life.
His expertise in creating the first Soviet air-to-air guided missiles formed the basis of his Ph.D. dissertation, which he successfully defended in 1956. This scientific work marked a significant milestone not only in Fedosov`s life but also in the history of domestic aviation science.
Academician Evgeny Fedosov was involved in the creation of almost all Russian air-to-air and air-to-surface guided missiles.
