Geburtsdatum | Freitag, 11. August 1950 |
Todesdatum | Mittwoch, 05. Februar 2003 |
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Beschreibung | Gennadiy Nikolayevich Nikonov (Russian: Геннадий Николаевич Никонов; August 11, 1950 – May 14, 2003) was a Russian gun engineer. His most famous accomplishments were probably as the designer of the AN-94 assault rifle, and the "straight-back bolt." Nikonov held 44 Copyright Certificates, and was awarded the titles of "The Best Designer of the Company" and "The Best Designer of the Ministry." In memory of the outstanding designer, a memorial plaque on the building design and weapons center of "Izhmash" (2003), and at the place of his burial (2007). |
