PANHA
| Industry | Aerospace, Defense |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1979 |
| Headquarters | Tehran , Iran |
| Products | Helicopters (Panha 2091, Panha Shabaviz 2-75, Panha Shabaviz 2061, Homa, Sorena, Saba-248) |
Iran Helicopter Support and Renovation Company (IHSRC) (, commonly known as PANHA) is a prominent helicopter manufacturing entity based in Iran.
History
The establishment of a facility named Iran Joint Helicopter Industry occurred after Iran procured helicopters from the Italian manufacturer Agusta to provide maintenance and repair services for these aircraft. Subsequently, with the acquisition of helicopters from Bell, the facility expanded its operations to accommodate the new fleet, organizing itself into three divisions:
- 1. Repair and Maintenance Centre (NMP)
- 2. Main Fleet Repair Centre (HDMC)
- 3. Logistics and Support Centre (NICP)
Following the 1979 revolution, coupled with the US embargo and the Iran-Iraq conflict, PANHA commenced activities centered on supporting military helicopter operations during wartime. Within a short period, it attained full independence in servicing and maintaining Iran’s military helicopter fleet. By 1986, its scope of services had grown to include sectors such as telecommunications, the oil industry, the Iranian Red Crescent Society, and power generation facilities.
By 2006, PANHA was engaged in repairing and maintaining ten different types of military and civilian helicopters encompassing sixteen distinct models. The company completed its inaugural helicopter model, the Shabaviz, in 1994 and subsequently secured official authorization to produce commercial helicopters. PANHA has been instrumental in reverse engineering, upgrading, and providing ongoing support for Iran’s helicopter inventory.
Duties
- Conduct maintenance and repairs on nine helicopter types covering fifteen models, including Bell 205, Bell 206, Bell 212, Bell 214, CH series, RH series, SH series, 412, and Mil 17
- Implement structural improvements and upgrades to helicopter airframes
- Develop designs for helicopter windows and glass components
- Manufacture custom-designed fixtures for specialized applications
Helicopters
- Panha 2091 – derived from the Bell AH-1 SuperCobra platform
- Panha Shabaviz 2-75 – based on the Bell 204/205 series
- Panha Shabaviz 2061 – modeled after the Bell 206
- Homa – a twin-engine helicopter accommodating 14 passengers, engineered for operation under various weather conditions
- Sorena (helicopter)
- Saba-248 (helicopter)
See also
External links
- Articles with short description
- Aircraft manufacturers of Iran
- Helicopter manufacturers
- Iranian brands
- Defence companies of Iran
- Manufacturing companies based in Tehran
- Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics of the Islamic Republic of Iran
- Industry in Iran
- Organisations based in Tehran
- Aerospace companies of Asia
- Transport companies established in 1979