Honoured Test Pilot of the USSR

The Honorary Title "Honoured Test Pilot of the USSR" (Russian: Заслуженный лётчик-испытатель СССР) was a state military and civilian award of the Soviet Union established on August 14, 1958 by Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet № 2523-X to recognise courage and excellence in experimental aviation. Its statute was confirmed on August 22, 1988 by Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet № 9441-XI. The title ceased to be awarded following the December 1991 dissolution of the Soviet Union.

Honoured Test Pilot of the USSR

The Honorary Title "Honoured Test Pilot of the USSR" (Russian: Заслуженный лётчик-испытатель СССР) was a state military and civilian award of the Soviet Union established on August 14, 1958 by Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet № 2523-X to recognise courage and excellence in experimental aviation. Its statute was confirmed on August 22, 1988 by Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet № 9441-XI. The title ceased to be awarded following the December 1991 dissolution of the Soviet Union.