Chkalov (929 GLITs MO RF) is a Russian aviation research and testing military institution.

In 1996, three production Sukhoi Su-27Ms were delivered to the 929th State Flight Test Centre at Akhtubinsk to perform weapons trials.

[3] In May 2011, Sukhoi delivered the first Su-35S to Akhtubinsk to conduct state joint tests with the Defence Ministry to prepare for operational service.

Here are also located: The track-measuring complex (TEC) is designed to use objects and battlefields combined into a single proving ground, which provide flight tests of aircraft equipment and weapons, conduct combat training of combat units of the Aerospace Forces and Russian Naval Aviation, as well as participate in other flight tests of weapons of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.

The TEC includes systems for managing facilities, collecting and processing information, five Military training grounds, three test stations, and two commandant's offices.