Kamov
| Company type | Joint-stock company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aerospace, Helicopter manufacturing |
| Founded | 1940 |
| Founder | Nikolai Ilyich Kamov |
| Headquarters | Lyubertsy , Russia |
Area served | Russia, worldwide |
| Products | Rotorcraft, helicopters with coaxial rotors |
| Owner | Oboronprom (since 2005) |
| Parent | Russian Helicopters |
JSC Kamov (Russian: Камов) is a Russian enterprise specializing in the production of rotorcraft, headquartered in Lyubertsy, Russia.
The Kamov Design Bureau, identified by the design prefix Ka, has recently focused on developing compact helicopters featuring coaxial rotors. These models are particularly suited for naval applications and missions requiring high-speed capabilities.
History
Established in 1940 by Nikolai Ilyich Kamov, the company traces its origins to his early work on rotary-wing aircraft starting in 1929 alongside N. K. Skrzhinskii. Prior to the foundation of the Kamov plant, they produced several autogyro models, including the TsAGI A-7-3, notable as the sole armed autogyro to participate in limited combat operations.
In 2002, ownership was divided between AFK Sistema, holding a majority 51% stake, and MiG with 49%.[1] Subsequently, in 2005, Kamov was acquired by Oboronprom.[1]
Later, Kamov combined forces with Mil and Rostvertol to create the conglomerate known as Russian Helicopters.[2] Although the Kamov brand continued under this new structure, overlapping product ranges were discontinued.