In 84, the pilot test pilot “Mi” Hero of the Soviet Union Gourgen Karapetyan died. This is reported by TASS with reference to the message holding “Helicopters of Russia”.
Holding “Helicopters of Russia” State Corporation “Rostech” expresses deep condolences to the native and close in connection with the death hero of the Soviet Union, the Honored Test pilot of the Soviet Union, Advisor to the General Director of the Helicopters of the Helicopters of Russia “by the safety of Gurgen Rubenovich Karapetyan”, – The message says.
In the period from 1962 to 1993, Karapetyan experienced helicopters Mi-14, Mi-24, Mi-26, Mi-28 and others. In total, during the years of Karapetyan, there were 39 types of helicopters, gliders and aircraft, and taking into account modifications – more than 100. Also installed 10 world aircraft rectors and loading capacity of helicopters. In 1986, participated in the elimination of the consequences of the accident at the Chernobyl NPP.
In 1991, Karapetyan was awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union. Later, he was also awarded the Medal of the Security Council of the Russian Federation “For Merit in Ensuring National Security”.