Kumertau Aviation Production Enterprise
Kumertau Aviation Production Enterprise 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.In 2012, KumAPP celebrated its 50th anniversary, marking half a century of contributions to the Russian aerospace industry.
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.KumAPP also participated in the serial production of the Ilyushin Il-112, a project that required modernization of production facilities.
More recently, the company has begun mass production of the BAS-200, the first domestically certified helicopter-type unmanned aerial vehicle system in Russia.