The chief designer of the latest modifications of the MiG-31 Valery Vasilkov passed away

On Wednesday, July 14, 2021, the chief designer of the latest modifications of the MiG-31 fighter-interceptor Valery Vasilkov passed away, he was 62 years old. This was reported by the press service of the Russian Aircraft Corporation (RSK) MiG.

Valery Olegovich Vasilkov was the head of the modernization program for the MiG-31BM fighter-interceptor. Under his leadership, a modification of the MiG-31K was developed - a carrier aircraft of the "Dagger" hypersonic complex; he also oversaw the creation of other options for modernizing the legendary aircraft.

The cause of Vasilkov's death is unknown; the press service of RSK MiG was also unable to name it.

Currently, long-range interceptors MiG-31 continue to serve to protect Russian air borders, intercepting Aviation NATO countries. In 2020, it was reported about plans to extend the life of this aircraft, and the development work on this topic is already underway.

MiG-31 (NATO - Foxhound - foxhound) is an all-weather double supersonic fighter-interceptor of long-range radius. It is designed to intercept and destroy air targets in any altitude range, at any time of the day, in simple and difficult weather conditions. Without refueling, the aircraft is able to fly over distances of up to 3 thousand km. Its ceiling is 20,5 km. The average duration of a flight without refueling is 3,3 hours. A group of four interceptors is able to control the space, the length of which along the front is 800-900 km.

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[knn54]

Only 62 years old, the cause of death of the UNIQUE aircraft designer is not named.
Alarming, however

[Civil]

Hopefully not in poverty.

[Tatyana]

Chief Designer of the NEWEST MODIFICATIONS of the MiG-31 fighter-interceptor Valery Vasilkov died at 62!
It's a shame he lived a little!
It could bring many more benefits to the development of military aviation in our country!

Our condolences to his family and friends, his friends and colleagues at work!

[Bashkirkhan]

Quote: knn54

the designer of the UNIQUE aircraft is not called.

The MiG-31 was developed in the 1970s. Serial production started in 1979. He went to school then.

[Doccor18]

chief designer of the latest modifications of the MiG-31

Not an airplane, but the latest modifications of this model.

Rest in peace...
Only 62 ...

[Alex777]

Rest in peace...
Only 62 ...

For the Chief Designer - the prime of life ...

[Doccor18]

Quote: Alex777

Rest in peace...
Only 62 ...

For the Chief Designer - the prime of life ...

I agree. These Titans in 80 and more years manage to solve complex technical problems ...

[lwxx]

Have you tried reading? "chief designer of the latest modifications of the MiG-31 fighter-interceptor." Or was the article edited?

[Orange bigg]

Quote: lwxx

Have you tried reading? "chief designer of the latest modifications of the MiG-31 fighter-interceptor." Or was the article edited?

No, everything is correct.

Valery Vasilkov graduated from the Moscow Aviation Institute in 1982, after which he was drafted into the ranks of the Soviet Army, where he served as an aviation technician of the Tu-22 aircraft. Since 1984, he worked at the Sukhoi Design Bureau in the project department in positions ranging from category 3 design engineer to brigade chief. He took part in the development of aircraft of the Su-27 type and its modifications.

In 1999, Valery Vasilkov came to the OKB im. Mikoyan to the Directorate of the LMFS Program as Deputy Director. Since 2008, he worked in the Directorate of the MiG-31 program in the position of Deputy Program Director - Chief Designer. In 2015, he was appointed Chief Designer of the MiG-31 aircraft and its modifications.
Valery Vasilkov dedicated to work in the Design Bureau named after V.I. Mikoyan is 22 years old.

https://tass.ru/armiya-i-opk/11905177

[yehat2]

mig-31 appeared in 77.
62-(2021-1977)=62-44=18 лет.
I didn't go to school anymore

[engineer74]

Quote: yehat2

mig-31 appeared in 77.
62-(2021-1977)=62-44=18 лет.
I didn't go to school anymore

While the plane is in operation, it has and will have a Chief Designer. This is the title, not the authorship of the project.

[yehat2]

Quote: engineer74

While the aircraft is in operation, it has and will have a Chief Designer

yes, but since 77 the plane has not been completely preserved - much of its filling is already different.
And to call the chief designer of the modification, conditionally a cut of the filling at some point, seems correct to me. There is a chief designer of the starting structure. Hurray, but there is a gl. modifications. The same is with the Tu-22. Tu-22 starting and Tu-22m3m are very different machines, in which, in fact, even the concept is already different.

[Dmitry 762]

Development began in 1968 and began flying in 1975.
That is, he was 9 years old at the time of the start of work on the aircraft.
Taki went to school)))

[yehat2]

Quote: Dmitry 762

Taki went to school)))

or skipped

[dauria]

Only 62 years old, cause of death of UNIQUE aircraft designer

Still, do not distort the facts. When the plane went into production, he was 20 years old. Upgrading and building are different things. Surely he has enough of his own merits, no need for others.

[Fitter65]

Quote: knn54

Only 62 years old, the cause of death of the UNIQUE aircraft designer is not named

Have you ever tried to read carefully, and later to comprehend what you read? In the article it is written in Russian and white

gone from lifeand chief designer of the latest modifications of the MiG-31 fighter-interceptor Valery Vasilkov,

The latest aircraft modifications, not a UNIQUE aircraft designer. Yes, and this modest exhalation of yours is not from the nose, "the cause of death is not called" - why? It is not yet known and has not been named.

[yehat2]

Quote: Fitter65

chief designer of the latest modifications

how else to call it? Author? Well, he was not alone.

[Fitter65]

Quote: yehat2

how else to call it? Author? Well, he was not alone.

Since it is, so talk about a person. CHIEF DESIGNER OF THE LATEST MODIFICATIONS of the MIG-31 aircraft, not its CREATOR. Do you understand the difference?

[yehat2]

but this is exactly what the article says, what is the problem?

[AC130 Gunship]

The Mig31 aircraft is just a development of the Mig25 project, developed in the 60s. Yes, different engines, different radar, different (not everywhere) missiles. But in general, this is the same plane. C130 has been produced in the USA for 65 years. They are also modernizing it on the sly. But no one calls him C230

[Beria]

In Roskosmos, in the leadership, not a single cosmonaut remained.
Unfortunately, soon there won't be a single designer left in the design bureau. There will be effective managers and relatives of the one who needs relatives ...
Twice sadness-misfortune, from what I wrote above and from the loss of an intelligent person!

[Per se.]

Quote: Beria

Unfortunately, soon there won't be a single designer left in the design bureau.

This, it seems, is what our "partners" are waiting for, plus, when the Soviet margin of safety runs out. The Soviet veterans are also leaving. It should be noted that Covid contributed to the fact that many retirees were flooded from work, 65+, and goodbye. In general, such designers should be kept like the apple of an eye, both our special services should be guarded and doctors. Without a doubt, this is a loss for the country.

[Lionnvrsk]

Quote: Beria

Unfortunately, soon there won't be a single designer left in the design bureau. There will be effective managers and relatives of the one who needs relatives ...

Yes, it is not unfortunate, but you are right. There are practically no talented and efficient young people, only managers, bloggers, commerce and other tiktokers. And those guys who get into this industry, for the most part, are quickly ground up and spit out by the system.

[SERGE ANT]

My condolences to the family and friends of a worthy person ..

[Ros 56]

The kingdom of heaven and eternal memory to him. It's a pity I left very early.

[Silver bullet]

Condolences to relatives, let his soul soar above us like an airplane, to which he devoted his short life.

[awg75]

condolences to family and friends.

[Serg65]

May God rest his soul! Condolences to family and friends!

[alavrin]

And to replace it - "creative class".

[Dikson]

This is very sad news .. And the age is not yet the right one to die ..

[Xnumx vis]

Quote: Dikson

This is very sad news .. And the age is not yet the right one to die ..

Wrong age? I am 63. Out of my eight close friends of the weather, I have three survived, including me. That age. The causes of death are complex, complex ... Someday they will write books about the extermination of our generation ... Causes and effects. And they prepared a pension for us at the age of 65. Who will live?

[ODERVIT]

The Kingdom of heaven. Condolences to family and friends.

[xomaNN]

Sorry for the man. The last years of the GC have been tense. And he did the Big Deal.

Peace be upon him.

[axxmanm]

Surely from the imposed prickling.
That is why the reason is not reported.

[AC130 Gunship]

If you put Mig25 and Mig31 next to each other, then not everyone will outwardly notice the difference. There you need to know what to look closely to in order to see it.