Alexander Mikulin

Alexander Alexandrovich Mikulin (Russian: Алекса́ндр Алекса́ндрович Мику́лин) (February 14 (O.S. February 2), 1895, Vladimir – May 13, 1985, Moscow) was a Soviet Russian aircraft engine designer and chief designer in the Mikulin OKB. His achievements include the first Soviet liquid-cooled aircraft piston engine, the Mikulin AM-34, and the Mikulin AM-3 turbojet engine for the Soviet Union's first jet airliner, the Tupolev Tu-104. Mikulin also took part in the Tsar Tank project.

Alexander Mikulin
Born(1895-02-14)February 14, 1895
Vladimir
DiedMay 13, 1985(1985-05-13) (aged 90)
Moscow
NationalitySoviet
Engineering career
InstitutionsMikulin OKB
ProjectsTsar Tank
Significant designMikulin AM-34

Engines


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