| Nikolay Fyodorovich Makarov | |
|---|---|
| Born |
May 22, 1914 Sasovo, Russian Empire |
| Died |
May 13, 1988 (aged 73) Tula, Soviet Union |
| Ethnicity | Russian |
| Alma mater | Tula State University |
| Known for | Makarov PM |
Nikolay Fyodorovich Makarov (Russian: Никола́й Фёдорович Мака́ров; 22 May [O.S. May 9] 1914 – May 13, 1988) was a Soviet firearms designer, most notable for his Makarov PM.
Weapon designs
- Makarov PM (added to Soviet Army armory in 1951)
- АМ-23 cannon together with Nikolay Afanasyev (added to armory in 1953)
- 9K111 Fagot (added to armory in 1970)
- 9M113 Konkurs (added to armory in 1974)
Awards
- USSR State Prize (1952, 1967)
- Order of the Red Banner of Labour (1966)
- Order of Lenin (1971, 1974)
- Hero of Socialist Labor (1974)
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