L. Smirnov

L. Smirnov, the director of the Plant #586 in 1952-1961

In 1952, L. Smirnov has been appointed the director of the plant number 586. With the advent of Smirnov at the plant began an active and hard work on the creation of «vertical takeoff vehicles». Were collected and put to customer first missiles R-1 (8A11) from components NII-88 and the Plant number 456. Introduced in build-up number 1 on the object 100. The first launch of GRD 8D51. November 28, 1952 has begun mass production of missiles, the R-1 of the nodes of its own manufacture. April 24, 1952 produced the first batch of liquid rocket engines for anti-aircraft missiles. Made the first missile R-2 (8G38).

Have been made the first three tractor manufacturing units: thermal, mechanical and assembly. Collected and sent to the customer first five models of tractors MTZ-2. In 1954, released 6500 tractors. In 1957, opened the Palace of Culture. The beginning of series production of R-12 missiles at a factory number 586. July 10, 1959 for creation of the missile R-12 plant was awarded the Order of Lenin. 2 February, 1961 a successful launch of intercontinental ballistic missile R-16. In March 1961, Smirnov was appointed deputy chairman of GKOT.