Definitions

1. proper noun

A Soviet/Russian aircraft design bureau, now part of United Aircraft Corporation, founded by Artem Mikoyan and Mikhail Gurevich.

“The Mikoyan design bureau produced the legendary MiG fighter jets during the Cold War.”

2. noun

A type of aircraft designed by the Mikoyan design bureau, especially a fighter jet.

“The Mikoyan MiG-25 was one of the fastest operational aircraft in history.”