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Konstantin Kovalyov | |
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| Native name | Константин Федотович Ковалёв |
| Born | 20 May 1913 Mingrelskaya |
| Died | 16 February 1995 (aged 81) Mingrelskaya |
| Allegiance | |
| Service | |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union |
Konstantin Fedotovich Kovalyov (Russian: Константин Федотович Ковалёв; 20 May 1913 — 16 February 1995) was a Soviet fighter pilot during World War II. Awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union on 22 January 1944 for his initial victories,[1] his final tally is estimated to be around 22 solo and 14 shared shootdowns, although more conservative estimates put the figure at 19 solo and 12 shared.[2][3]