Kumertau Aviation Production Enterprise
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| 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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "50th anniversary of Kumertau Aviation Production Enterprise (KumAPP)". infolotnicze.pl. August 8, 2013.
- ^ "Producer of Ka-32A11BC and Ka-226T celebrates 50th anniversary". September 23, 2012.
- ^ "Vertipedia - Kumertau Aviation Production Enterprise". vertipedia.vtol.org.
- ^ "Kumertau Aviation Production Enterprise (KUMAPE) - Russian Defense Industry". nuke.fas.org.
- ^ "BAS-200 mass production is organised in Kumertau – RuAviation". June 15, 2023.