Siberian Aeronautical Research Institute

SibNIA was established in July 09, 1946 by the Resolution of the Government of USSR (SM SSSR) No 1593-684 on the ground of the Novosibirsk branch No 2 of the Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute (TsAGI) formed by the Decision of the State Defense Committee of USSR (GKO SSSR) No 513 on August 19, 1941.

In 1941–1942 Sergey Alekseyevich Chaplygin, one of the originators of the aerodynamics, Member of the Academy of Science, the Hero of Socialist Labour, and the Honored Worker of Science headed works on development and construction of laboratories facilities, as well as operation of the scientists and specialists evacuated from TsAGI.

Within the years passed from its foundation, the Institute has changed into the largest aeronautical centre with the unique experimental capabilities, research laboratories, and highly qualified personnel working in various aeronautics activities: aerodynamics and aircrafts flight dynamics, static, fatigue, thermal, and dynamic strength of aircraft components, airborne equipment, characteristic life research for various types of aircrafts, flight tests, scientific and technical support in aeronautics production,...

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