Nikolay Popov

Nikolay Popov (December 14, 1931 – February 4, 2008)[1] was a Russian engineer; he was chief designer of the T-80 tank, which was first built by the Soviet Union during the 1970s.[1]

Popov was born at Ust-Labinsk. He died at the age of 76 on February 4, 2008, after a long illness.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Умер создатель "летающего танка"". Lenta.ru. 2008-02-06. Retrieved 2008-02-28.



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