Kumertau Aviation Production Enterprise
| Company type | Joint stock company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aerospace, defence |
| Founded | 1962 |
| Headquarters | Kumertau, Russia |
| Products | Helicopters |
| Parent | Russian Helicopters |
| Website | https://www.russianhelicopters.aero/structure/kumertauskoe-aviacionnoe-proizvodstvennoe-predpriyatie |
Kumertau Aviation Production Enterprise (KumAPP) (Russian: Кумертауское авиационное производственное предприятие, КумАПП) is a Russian aerospace manufacturer located in Kumertau, Republic of Bashkortostan. Established in 1962, the company specializes in the production of helicopters, particularly those designed by the Kamov Design Bureau. KumAPP is a subsidiary of Russian Helicopters, which is part of the state-owned Rostec corporation.
History
KumAPP was founded in 1962 on the basis of a mechanical-repair plant. The first helicopter produced by the company was the Ka-26 in 1968. Over the years, KumAPP has evolved into one of Russia's largest helicopter manufacturing plants, known for producing high-quality helicopters that are in demand worldwide for their flight characteristics.[1]
In 2012, KumAPP celebrated its 50th anniversary, marking half a century of contributions to the Russian aerospace industry.[2]
Products
KumAPP is renowned for producing a range of Kamov-designed helicopters, including:
- Ka-26: The first helicopter produced by KumAPP in 1968.
- Ka-27: A military naval helicopter used for anti-submarine warfare.
- Ka-29: An assault transport variant of the Ka-27.
- Ka-31: An airborne early warning helicopter.
- Ka-32A11BC: A civilian and firefighting version of the Ka-27, widely used internationally.
- Ka-226T: A light utility helicopter with a modular design, also produced under license in India.[3]
KumAPP also participated in the serial production of the Ilyushin Il-112, a project that required modernization of production facilities.[4]
More recently, the company has begun mass production of the BAS-200, the first domestically certified helicopter-type unmanned aerial vehicle system in Russia.[5]
Operations
The company operates a large-scale facility in Kumertau with integrated capabilities in engineering, machining, assembly, and testing. It supplies helicopters and parts for domestic and international customers in civil and military sectors.
Parent Organization
KumAPP is a subsidiary of Russian Helicopters, which is under the control of the Rostec State Corporation, a major Russian conglomerate focused on defense and high-tech manufacturing.
See also
- Russian Helicopters
- Kamov
- Helicopter industry in Russia
- Rostec
References
- ^ https://www.infolotnicze.pl/2012/09/17/50th-anniversary-of-kumertau-aviation-production-enterprise-kumapp/
- ^ https://helihub.com/2012/09/23/producer-of-ka-32a11bc-and-ka-226t-celebrates-50th-anniversary/
- ^ https://vertipedia.vtol.org/organizations/getOrganization/organizationID/291
- ^ https://nuke.fas.org/guide/russia/industry/kumertau.htm
- ^ https://ruavia.su/bas-200-mass-production-is-organised-in-kumertau/