Time Machine Monument in Ufa
Time Machine Monument in Ufa
The unique sculptural composition “Time Machine” is in fact, a monument to the engine F-95SH for the Su-25. The monument decorates the Garden of Engine Builders in Ufa. The monument was created in honor of the 100th anniversary of the legendary director of the Ufa engine plant Mikhail Ferin (1907-1979). For the Ufa engine-builders Mikhail is a legendary man. The basis of the sculpture is a real engine P-95SH, placed on a pedestal in a metal frame, which is a huge cube. Besides, the glass doesn’t cover the engine, so the people visiting the monument can clearly see it from all sides. On the pedestal placed plates, explaining technical characteristics of the engine, and in two languages - Russian and Bashkir.
The monument in honor of the 100th anniversary of the legendary director of the Ufa Engine Plant director Mikhail Ferin. “The Time Machine” is a turbojet engine P-95SH for the aircraft “Su-25”, which the Ufa Engine Industrial plant started to produce commercially since 1980. The engine is known for its high performance and reliability.
According to Alexander Artyukhov, general director of Ufa engine plant, the sculptural composition “The Time Machine” is more than just a monument to the famous all over the world motor. It is the embodiment of technical and intellectual power of the plant. Besides, it is a tribute to the large labor team, and a symbol of the continuity of generations.
By the way, “Time Machine” is not the only monument in Ufa related to UMPO. July 15, 2010 on the territory of a second production site of the factory appeared a monument to the legendary director of the Ufa engine plant Mikhail Ferin. However, to see this monument without getting passes to the plant is impossible.
The Su-27 equipped with Ufa engine, established in 2000 on the site of the park of engine builders. After 1993, the plane did not fly, and in 2000 the plant established it as a memorial in honor of the 75th anniversary of the plant.
Time Machine Monument in Ufa
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