Mikoyan
| Company type | Public joint-stock company (PJSC) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aerospace, Defense |
| Predecessor | Mikoyan and Gurevich Design Bureau (OKB-155) |
| Founded | December 8, 1939 in Moscow, Russia |
| Founder | Artem Mikoyan, Mikhail Gurevich |
| Headquarters | Moscow , Russia |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Valery Toryanin (former), Alexey Fedorov (former), Nikolai Nikitin (former) |
| Products | Military aircraft, cruise missiles |
Number of employees | Not specified |
| Parent | United Aircraft Corporation (since 2006) |
| Website | migavia |
Russian Aircraft Corporation "MiG" (), widely recognized as Mikoyan or simply MiG, is a prominent Russian aerospace and defense enterprise based in Begovoy District, Moscow.
Originating from the Soviet-era Mikoyan and Gurevich Design Bureau (Микоя́н и Гуре́вич, МиГ; OKB-155), established in 1939 by aircraft engineers Artem Mikoyan and Mikhail Gurevich, the company gained fame for its fighter and interceptor jets. These aircraft have been integral to the Soviet Air Force and Russian Air Force, as well as allied nations including India and various Arab countries. MiG fighters were pivotal during Cold War aerial engagements against American and allied forces and continue to hold a significant place in popular media. Their jet fighters constitute one of the most extensively manufactured families of aircraft worldwide.
In 2006, Mikoyan was incorporated into the United Aircraft Corporation following a presidential decree by Vladimir Putin, merging it with other key Russian aviation firms such as Ilyushin, Irkut, Sukhoi, Tupolev, and Yakovlev.
History
The foundation of Mikoyan dates back to 8 December 1939 when it was formed as the Pilot Design Department at Aviation Plant #1 under the leadership of Artem Mikoyan and Mikhail Gurevich. Subsequently, it was renamed the "Experimental Design Bureau named after A.I. Mikoyan" (Mikoyan OKB). After Gurevich retired in 1964 and Mikoyan passed away in 1970, Rostislav A. Belyakov took over leadership. The company was officially named in honor of Mikoyan in 1978.
In 1995, the design bureau merged with two manufacturing plants to create the Moscow Aviation Production Association "MiG" (MAPO-MiG). During the 1990s, MiG embarked on developing the fifth-generation fighter Project 1.44; however, financial constraints resulted in its termination.
Nikolai Nikitin assumed the roles of General Director and General Designer in December 1999, redirecting emphasis towards the Tu-334 passenger plane rather than military aircraft, which led to key military program leaders for MiG-29 and MiG-31 resigning.
Valery Toryanin succeeded Nikitin in November 2003, followed by Alexey Fedorov taking over in September 2004. The 2006 government consolidation integrated Mikoyan with Ilyushin, Irkut, Sukhoi, Tupolev, and Yakovlev into United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), grouping Mikoyan alongside Sukhoi within one operational division.
Following the Soviet Union's dissolution, MiG experienced losses in major aircraft contracts to competitor Sukhoi. By late 2017, workforce reductions were underway due to a decline in orders.
As of 2015, MiG's portfolio was focused on upgraded MiG-29 fighters. The company advanced development of the MiG-35 (generation 4++), with initial deliveries anticipated by late 2019. Additionally, Mikoyan is preparing for test flights of the PAK DP (MiG-41), a stealth interceptor expected around 2025.
Activity
The organization concentrates on manufacturing military aircraft. The Russian government has authorized RSC MiG to engage in design, production, and technical maintenance of both civil and military aviation equipment.
Domestic factories have produced nearly 47,000 MiG-branded aircraft, with licensed manufacturing raising this figure to about 62,000 units. Furthermore, the Design Bureau along with its branch at plant No. 256 (currently JSC GosMKB Raduga) has manufactured over 12,000 cruise missiles.
In 2009, the company generated revenue amounting to 24.4 billion rubles; by April 2010, its order backlog reached $6.8 billion.
In 2014, JSC RSC MiG received recognition as "Aircraft Manufacturer of the Year" in two categories: one for developing a novel scientific model related to physical or technological processes, and another for notable advancements in aviation equipment and component production.
Since June 1, 2022, RSC MiG has been incorporated within PJSC UAC alongside JSC Sukhoi Company.
See also
External links
- Migavia.ru – official website of the successor company to MiG "OKB"
- Russian Aviation Museum, MiG Section
- Articles with short description
- Aircraft manufacturers of Russia
- Aircraft manufacturers of the Soviet Union
- Unmanned aerial vehicle manufacturers
- Defence companies of the Soviet Union
- United Aircraft Corporation
- Russian Aircraft Corporation MiG
- Golden Idea national award winners
- Russian brands
- Design bureaus
- Unmanned aerial vehicle manufacturers of Russia