Aircraft Repair Plant №514
Last week, as part of a group of journalists, I visited ARZ-514 in Rzhev, a photo report from which I am sharing today in a blog.
In the assembly shop on the conveyor are about 10 aircraft that go from complete disassembly to assembly and setting under the current, and then sent to the paint shop.
The aircraft is completely disassembled and all units are tested and repaired, and if necessary, replaced with new ones.
The main problem with the modernization of the MiG-31 may be the time from the order to receive a number of products from enterprises that are not part of the KLA.
To maximize the load on the main workshop, they built an additional section for the repair of the wing and tail unit.
The MiG-31 was discontinued in 1994 and the average age of this type of aircraft exceeds 25 years - the calendar life of the MiG-31. After this period, the aircraft must undergo a mandatory overhaul, which is guaranteed to extend the service life of the machine to 30 years.
Experts believe that the resource glider MiG-31 can reach 40 years.
Preparation for the modernization of the MiG-31 was conducted on the "Falcon" from 2006, and already in 2008, flight tests were completed, and the Russian Air Force received updated aircraft.
The aircraft repair plant is already loaded with orders for the 2015 year, but in the ARZ guide, the development driver called the overhaul and modernization of the MiG-31.
In accordance with the terms of the contract, by the end of 2018, more than 50 upgraded MiG-31BM will be transferred to the RF Armed Forces. The contract amount exceeds 30 billion rubles, which corresponds to the calculations of the aircraft repair plant specialists, who estimate the cost of upgrading one side approximately to 600 million rubles.
The transfer to the management of the KLA of the Oboronservis aircraft repair plants, which included the ARZ-514, expanded the capabilities of the corporation to modernize the MiG-31.
The upgrade includes new avionics, digital data channels, improved radar and cockpit (color multifunction displays), as well as new powerful fire control systems that allow the use of the latest smart bombs, air-to-air missiles and anti-radar missiles. The new radar has a detection range of 320 kilometers and is capable of simultaneously tracking up to 10 targets.
The MiG-31 came to replace the MiG-25, which was developed to fight the American B-70 bombers and the SR-71 scouts. When in the 1967 year, the States canceled the B-70 program, the USSR continued work on the MiG-25 and began to use it for reconnaissance. The MiG-25 proved to be an excellent reconnaissance aircraft capable of flying higher and faster than other fighters used for these tasks, although not as high as the American U-2 and SR-71. The United States did not sell these planes to anyone, while the USSR made a lot of money selling MiG-25 to anyone who could afford it. The USSR also earned the training of two-person crews necessary for piloting this aircraft.
In the MiG-31, many shortcomings of the MiG-25 were taken into account, making it a very impressive interceptor. The 46-ton aircraft is equipped with passive sensors (which have a range of 200 kilometers), as well as radar-guided P33 missiles with a range of 150 kilometers. Also, the aircraft is able to carry other missiles and smart bombs.
The MiG-31 is not a very maneuverable aircraft, but it is very high-speed (it reaches speeds up to 3000 kilometers per hour). Like the MiG-25, it does not have a large radius of action (combat radius 720 km). In the past few years, the MiG-31 fleet has received more funding, and their combat readiness has increased from less than 25% to more than 75%.
In the 1980, the 500 MiG-31 was built around these planes and remains the basis of Russian air defense, at least as interceptors. However, the fleet of the MiG-31 is unevenly distributed over the huge borders of Russia. As a rule, MiG-31 squadrons are concentrated in areas where they may encounter a modern enemy (China and Europe). Hundreds more MiG-31 are in storage and, if necessary, can be repaired and upgraded to the level of the MiG-31M or 31BM.
However, the company has already noticed a positive effect from joining the KLA: it has become easier to resolve similar issues with at least the manufacturers that are part of the corporation. At present, the KLA assumes mainly the functions of accounting, management and establishing effective business processes in the work of aircraft repair enterprises, in particular, the corporation intends to alleviate the problem with the supply of components.
After upgrading the aircraft will be able to serve at least 10-15 years.
Paint shop was one of the first built on the territory of the plant, which used to be called 19 PAM and was located in a train-train consisting of 22 cars.
Something is missing...
Bright colors are not enough! Stars are applied with a special paint that does not peel off during supersonic.
"Puziko" will be darker than the gray fuselage. Color borders are separated by paper tape.
We did not find the painting of the entire aircraft, but puziko paint from the sprayer.
Currently, in accordance with the state defense order, the company is repairing and upgrading MiG-31, Su-24, MiG-29 aircraft of the Russian Air Force, their components and removable equipment.
Open Joint Stock Company “514 aviation Repair Plant ”- a large enterprise for the repair and modernization of front-line aircraft, with 72 years of experience in the repair of military aircraft.
Millimeter for millimeter ...
The most delicate and painstaking work usually goes to women - they have thinner and sensitive fingers.
MiG-29.
Take a closer look.
ARZ-514 engines do not repair, they are waiting for their owners aside.
Nose fairings Su-24 and MiG-31.
30% of almost 1300 employees on ARZ younger than 35 years. There are several labor dynasties.
The average wage in the production of the order 25 thousand rubles.
Site repair units VKS.
On the can of paint indicated the time of its manufacture and shelf life - six months.
These devices are already more familiar to our eyes ...
Generator (who knows more precisely?)
The plant has its own 3-kilometer runway, on which some aircraft for overhaul land themselves, and some are delivered with the help of "Ruslan".
Historical reference
20 July 1941 19 mobile aircraft repair shops (19 PAM) were formed at the base of the Voronezh Carriage Works, which included 7 workshops: aircraft, engine, mechanical and mechanical, weapon shops, radio workshop, instrument workshop, galvanic workshop.
The workshops were operated by 620 people, including 42 military personnel. During the Great Patriotic War, 19 AMP moved after the front through the Oryol and Tambov regions, Voronezh, Ukraine, Poland, reached Germany.
During the war years, the 1124 Il-2, MiG-3, Su-2, Yak-1, La-5, 1180 aircraft engines were restored and repaired in the workshops.
At the end of the war, workshops were stationed in Austria, Hungary, the Turkmen SSR, assisted in the repair of aviation technology and the training of specialists of the People’s Republic of China. In July, 1952, 19, AMP from China arrived at a permanent location in the city of Rzhev.
Since 1956, the company has been repairing jet aircraft - MiG-15, MiG-17 aircraft, VK-1 engines. In 1959, 19 mobile aircraft workshops were renamed 1082 Aviation Repair Base, and from 1966 of the year 514 Aviation Repair Plant. As new aircraft became available to the troops, the company mastered the repair of this equipment.
With 1960, the company has been repairing Su-9, Su-11 aircraft, and with 1972, Su-15. In 1984, the plant mastered the repair of the MiG-25.
Since 1988, the company has been repairing the MiG-31.
In June, the 2007 of the FSUE “514 ARZ” of the Russian Ministry of Defense was transformed into the open joint-stock company “514 Aviation Repair Plant”.
Here such beauty.
In the assembly shop on the conveyor are about 10 aircraft that go from complete disassembly to assembly and setting under the current, and then sent to the paint shop.
The aircraft is completely disassembled and all units are tested and repaired, and if necessary, replaced with new ones.
The main problem with the modernization of the MiG-31 may be the time from the order to receive a number of products from enterprises that are not part of the KLA.
To maximize the load on the main workshop, they built an additional section for the repair of the wing and tail unit.
The MiG-31 was discontinued in 1994 and the average age of this type of aircraft exceeds 25 years - the calendar life of the MiG-31. After this period, the aircraft must undergo a mandatory overhaul, which is guaranteed to extend the service life of the machine to 30 years.
Experts believe that the resource glider MiG-31 can reach 40 years.
Preparation for the modernization of the MiG-31 was conducted on the "Falcon" from 2006, and already in 2008, flight tests were completed, and the Russian Air Force received updated aircraft.
The aircraft repair plant is already loaded with orders for the 2015 year, but in the ARZ guide, the development driver called the overhaul and modernization of the MiG-31.
In accordance with the terms of the contract, by the end of 2018, more than 50 upgraded MiG-31BM will be transferred to the RF Armed Forces. The contract amount exceeds 30 billion rubles, which corresponds to the calculations of the aircraft repair plant specialists, who estimate the cost of upgrading one side approximately to 600 million rubles.
The transfer to the management of the KLA of the Oboronservis aircraft repair plants, which included the ARZ-514, expanded the capabilities of the corporation to modernize the MiG-31.
The upgrade includes new avionics, digital data channels, improved radar and cockpit (color multifunction displays), as well as new powerful fire control systems that allow the use of the latest smart bombs, air-to-air missiles and anti-radar missiles. The new radar has a detection range of 320 kilometers and is capable of simultaneously tracking up to 10 targets.
The MiG-31 came to replace the MiG-25, which was developed to fight the American B-70 bombers and the SR-71 scouts. When in the 1967 year, the States canceled the B-70 program, the USSR continued work on the MiG-25 and began to use it for reconnaissance. The MiG-25 proved to be an excellent reconnaissance aircraft capable of flying higher and faster than other fighters used for these tasks, although not as high as the American U-2 and SR-71. The United States did not sell these planes to anyone, while the USSR made a lot of money selling MiG-25 to anyone who could afford it. The USSR also earned the training of two-person crews necessary for piloting this aircraft.
In the MiG-31, many shortcomings of the MiG-25 were taken into account, making it a very impressive interceptor. The 46-ton aircraft is equipped with passive sensors (which have a range of 200 kilometers), as well as radar-guided P33 missiles with a range of 150 kilometers. Also, the aircraft is able to carry other missiles and smart bombs.
The MiG-31 is not a very maneuverable aircraft, but it is very high-speed (it reaches speeds up to 3000 kilometers per hour). Like the MiG-25, it does not have a large radius of action (combat radius 720 km). In the past few years, the MiG-31 fleet has received more funding, and their combat readiness has increased from less than 25% to more than 75%.
In the 1980, the 500 MiG-31 was built around these planes and remains the basis of Russian air defense, at least as interceptors. However, the fleet of the MiG-31 is unevenly distributed over the huge borders of Russia. As a rule, MiG-31 squadrons are concentrated in areas where they may encounter a modern enemy (China and Europe). Hundreds more MiG-31 are in storage and, if necessary, can be repaired and upgraded to the level of the MiG-31M or 31BM.
However, the company has already noticed a positive effect from joining the KLA: it has become easier to resolve similar issues with at least the manufacturers that are part of the corporation. At present, the KLA assumes mainly the functions of accounting, management and establishing effective business processes in the work of aircraft repair enterprises, in particular, the corporation intends to alleviate the problem with the supply of components.
After upgrading the aircraft will be able to serve at least 10-15 years.
Paint shop was one of the first built on the territory of the plant, which used to be called 19 PAM and was located in a train-train consisting of 22 cars.
Something is missing...
Bright colors are not enough! Stars are applied with a special paint that does not peel off during supersonic.
"Puziko" will be darker than the gray fuselage. Color borders are separated by paper tape.
We did not find the painting of the entire aircraft, but puziko paint from the sprayer.
Currently, in accordance with the state defense order, the company is repairing and upgrading MiG-31, Su-24, MiG-29 aircraft of the Russian Air Force, their components and removable equipment.
Open Joint Stock Company “514 aviation Repair Plant ”- a large enterprise for the repair and modernization of front-line aircraft, with 72 years of experience in the repair of military aircraft.
Millimeter for millimeter ...
The most delicate and painstaking work usually goes to women - they have thinner and sensitive fingers.
MiG-29.
Take a closer look.
ARZ-514 engines do not repair, they are waiting for their owners aside.
Nose fairings Su-24 and MiG-31.
30% of almost 1300 employees on ARZ younger than 35 years. There are several labor dynasties.
The average wage in the production of the order 25 thousand rubles.
Site repair units VKS.
On the can of paint indicated the time of its manufacture and shelf life - six months.
These devices are already more familiar to our eyes ...
Generator (who knows more precisely?)
The plant has its own 3-kilometer runway, on which some aircraft for overhaul land themselves, and some are delivered with the help of "Ruslan".
Historical reference
20 July 1941 19 mobile aircraft repair shops (19 PAM) were formed at the base of the Voronezh Carriage Works, which included 7 workshops: aircraft, engine, mechanical and mechanical, weapon shops, radio workshop, instrument workshop, galvanic workshop.
The workshops were operated by 620 people, including 42 military personnel. During the Great Patriotic War, 19 AMP moved after the front through the Oryol and Tambov regions, Voronezh, Ukraine, Poland, reached Germany.
During the war years, the 1124 Il-2, MiG-3, Su-2, Yak-1, La-5, 1180 aircraft engines were restored and repaired in the workshops.
At the end of the war, workshops were stationed in Austria, Hungary, the Turkmen SSR, assisted in the repair of aviation technology and the training of specialists of the People’s Republic of China. In July, 1952, 19, AMP from China arrived at a permanent location in the city of Rzhev.
Since 1956, the company has been repairing jet aircraft - MiG-15, MiG-17 aircraft, VK-1 engines. In 1959, 19 mobile aircraft workshops were renamed 1082 Aviation Repair Base, and from 1966 of the year 514 Aviation Repair Plant. As new aircraft became available to the troops, the company mastered the repair of this equipment.
With 1960, the company has been repairing Su-9, Su-11 aircraft, and with 1972, Su-15. In 1984, the plant mastered the repair of the MiG-25.
Since 1988, the company has been repairing the MiG-31.
In June, the 2007 of the FSUE “514 ARZ” of the Russian Ministry of Defense was transformed into the open joint-stock company “514 Aviation Repair Plant”.
Here such beauty.
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