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Victor Kalashnikov

1942 – 2018

Russian firearm designer

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About Victor Kalashnikov

Lived 1942 – 2018 (aged 75). Victor Kalashnikov was a Russian design engineer, engineer and firearms designer, known for PP-19 Bizon.

Victor Mikhailovich Kalashnikov (; 16 July 1942 – 27 March 2018) was a Russian small arms designer known for developing the PP-19 Bizon submachine gun.

Early life and education Kalashnikov was born 16 July 1942 in Kazakh SSR, Soviet Union, the son of small arms designer Mikhail Kalashnikov, creator of the AK-47,

He designed a number of parts and components and participated in developing self-loading hunting rifles and Kalashnikov machine guns. He led a group which designed the Bizon and Vityaz-SN submachine guns. in Izhevsk, Russia.

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Important facts

Born
16 July 1942, Matay
Birth century
20th century
Died
27 March 2018, Izhevsk
Occupation
Design engineer, engineer, firearms designer
Nationality
Soviet Union, Russia
Known for
PP-19 Bizon
Education
Kalashnikov Izhevsk State Technical University
Employers
Kalashnikov Concern
Awards
Order of the Badge of Honour; Medal "In Commemoration of the 850th Anniversary of Moscow"; Honored designer of the Russian Federation
Also known as
Viktor Mikhaylovich Kalashnikov, Victor Mikhailovich Kalashnikov

Family & relationships

Child
Mikhail Kalashnikov

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Victor Kalashnikov?

Russian firearm designer (1942–2018)

When was Victor Kalashnikov born?

Victor Kalashnikov was born on 16 July 1942 in Matay.

When did Victor Kalashnikov die?

Victor Kalashnikov died on 27 March 2018 in Izhevsk.

What was Victor Kalashnikov's occupation?

Victor Kalashnikov was a design engineer, engineer and firearms designer.

What was Victor Kalashnikov known for?

Victor Kalashnikov was known for PP-19 Bizon.

What nationality was Victor Kalashnikov?

Victor Kalashnikov was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Victor Kalashnikov

· Wikidata: Q3540506

· DBpedia: Victor Kalashnikov

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