Putin's 'rocket man' and Kalibr cruise missile creator is no more | Who was Pavel Kamnev?

Published on Jan 11, 2023 02:03 am IST

Russia’s top military rocket scientist, Pavel Kamnev, has died at the age of 86, the country’s leading missile builder Almaz-Antey Corporation announced on Monday, a report in RT said. Born in 1937 in the Caspian city of Makhachkala, Kamnev had worked in Russia’s aircraft industry since the 1960s, the Russian media reported. RT said that arguably the most well-known weapon invented due to Kamenev is the long-range Kalibr cruise missile. Watch the video for more. Hindustan Times Videos bring you news, views and explainers about current issues in India and across the globe. We’re always excited to report the news as quickly as possible, use new technological tools to reach you better and tell stories with a 360 degree view to give you a better understanding of the world around you.

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