| Konstantin Kovalyov | |
| Native Name: | Константин Федотович Ковалёв |
| Birth Date: | 20 May 1913 |
| Birth Place: | Mingrelskaya |
| Death Date: | 16 February 1995 (aged 81) |
| Death Place: | Mingrelskaya |
| Allegiance: | Soviet Union |
| Branch: | Soviet Air Force |
| Rank: | Captain |
| Battles: | 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]