TAM Management

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TAM Management
TypePrivate defense company
IndustryAerospace
GenreManufacturing, servicing, overhauling and modernizing aircraft
Founded2015
Headquarters191, Monk Gabriel Salosi Ave., 0144, Tbilisi, Georgia,
Tbilisi
,
Georgia
Key people
Pantiko Tordia (Director) Michael Rogava (Deputy Director)
ServicesDesigning aircraft
Servicing aircraft
Modernizing aircraft
Websitehttps://tamm.ge/

TAM Management (TAMM) is a private Georgian military manufacturer which specializes in maintenance, repair, overhaul, design and manufacturing of: military aircraft, civilian aircraft & air to air missiles. It was founded in 2015 on the territory of "Tbilaviamsheni" but is separate entity.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

History[]

TAM Management was founded in 2015 on the former territory of 31st aviation factory which itself was founded in 1941. Many of the workers employed by TAMM have experience working in the former 31st aviation factory as well as experience from various international exchange programs.[1]

During the beginning years of World War II 31st aviation factory produced over 6500 LaGG-3 fighters. Towards the end of World War II production switched to Yak-3 fighters.[7]

In 1946 the factory produced the first soviet jet fighter Yak-15, after which the factory started producing Yak-17 and Yak-23.[7]

From 1952 to 1957 the factory was producing MiG-15 and MiG-17 jet fighters.[7]

After 1957 the factory produced over 1600 MiG-21's of various modifications which were used not only by USSR air forces but also exported to Algeria, Bulgaria, Egypt, Finland, Germany, India, Syria and Vietnam. Some of these countries still use MiG-21 to this day.[7]

In 1974 the factory started producing R-60 "Molniya" air to air missiles alongside the planes.[7]

During this period the factory also produced K-10S supersonic anti ship missiles.[7]

Starting in 1978 the factory started the serial production of Su-25 close air support aircraft and has produced over 800 planes of this type to this day.[7]

In 1984 the factory started producing R-73 "Vympel" air to air missiles alongside the Su-25 planes.[7]

After the change of government in Georgia the 31st aviation factory was disbanded. Part of it stayed nationalized under the name of "JSC Tbilaviamsehni" while the rest was privatized under the name of "TAM Management".[7]

Su-25 close air support plane which is produced by 31st aviation factory.
Romanian Air Force MiG-21 jet fighter. This type of fighter was produced by 31st aviation factory from 1957 to 1978.
MiG-17 jet fighter. This type of fighter was produced by 31st aviation factory from 1952 to 1957.

Development[]

The facilities that were old and abandoned under the ownership "Tbilaviamsheni" were completely repaired and re-equipped with latest state of the art machines and a new laboratory by TAM Management. The factory now fully meets international quality control standards. The company is also partnered with world renowned aerospace companies such as EuroAvionics, Paramount Group and Depicon.[1]

Repair capabilities[]

Repair of Su-25 planes[]

TAMM carries out repair of Su-25 attack planes. The company possesses all plans, drawings and documentation. The servicing includes complete dismantling of the plane and its systems, repair of all systems and re assembly of the plane.[3]

During this process all systems are quality tested and after servicing & repairs the planes are test flown and assigned a service life.[3]

Repair of L-39 planes[]

TAMM carries out repair of L-39 trainer and attack planes. The company possesses all plans, drawings and documentation. The servicing includes complete dismantling of the plane and its systems, repair of all systems and re-assembly of the plane.[4]

During this process all systems are quality tested and after servicing & repairs the planes are test flown and assigned a service life.[4]

Repair of Mi-24/35 helicopters[]

TAMM carries out repair of Mi-24/35 attack helicopters. The company possesses all plans, drawings and documentation. The servicing includes complete dismantling of the helicopter and its systems, repair of all systems and re-assembly of the helicopter. [5]

During this process all systems are quality tested and after servicing & repairs the helicopters are test flown and assigned a service life.[5]

Repair of Mi-8/17 helicopters[]

TAMM carries out repair of Mi-8/17 attack helicopters. The company possesses all plans, drawings and documentation. The servicing includes complete dismantling of the helicopter and its systems, repair of all systems and re-assembly of the helicopter. [6]

During this process all systems are quality tested and after servicing & repairs the helicopters are test flown and assigned a service life.[6]

Repair of R-60 and R-73 missiles[]

TAMM carries out repair of R-60 and R-73 missiles. The company possesses all plans, drawings and documentation. The servicing includes complete dismantling of the missile and its systems, repair of all systems and re-assembly of the missile. [8]

During this process all systems are quality tested.[8]

Projects[]

Chad Air Force[]

In 2019 TAM Management and "Tbilaviamsheni" completely repaired & serviced Su-25, L-39 and Mi-24 fleets of the Chad Air Force.[5][4][3]

Su-25KM[]

Su-25KM "Scorpion" at Farnborough air show.

The Su-25KM (Kommercheskiy Modernizirovannyy), nicknamed "Scorpion" is a deep upgrade/modernization of a standard Su-25 airframe. The upgrade consists of:[3][9]

  • Upgrading avionics and adding a glass cockpit.
  • Adding a helmet-mounted display.
  • Adding a inertial navigation system.
  • Adding a satellite navigation system.
  • Adding a multi functional computer.
  • Adding VOR / ILS landing system.
  • Adding a air signal calculator.
  • Adding a IFF system.
  • Adding a capability to carry short range self defense air to air R-73 missiles.
  • Adding pre-flight planning systems.
  • Adding an optional data link systems that allows the plane to see aircraft detected by ground radars.
  • Replacing the radio systems.
  • Adding an optional capability to carry NATO Mk.82 and Mk.83 laser guided bombs with Lizard guidance system.
  • Replacing old targeting systems with new gyro stabilized targeting / laser designator system.
  • Adding a terrain avoidance system with audio warnings.
  • Video recording system of flight process for debriefing.

Mi-24/35 Super Hind Mk.IV attack helicopter[]

Paramount Group Mi-24 Super Hind (Without engine air particle separator)

TAM Management in partnership with Paramount Group overhauls and modernizes Mi-24/35 attack helicopters. The modernization includes but is not limited to: [5]

  • Adding a new helmet mounted sight and display.
  • Adding new AROS 550 or EOS 420 sighting systems.
  • Adding new main gun systems.
  • Adding capability carry new missile systems.
  • Adding new composite blades
  • Adding GPS navigation systems.
  • Adding engine air particle separator.
  • Adding PAT mission computer.
  • Upgrading avionics and adding a glass cockpit.
  • Adding a NVG compatible avionics.
  • Adding a new helmet-mounted display.

After modernization the helicopter is capable of performing anti insurgency warfare as well as conventional attack helicopter roles in all weather conditions at night.[5]

Super Mi-8/17 Utility Helicopter[]

TAM Management in partnership with Paramount Group overhauls and modernizes Mi-8/17 attack helicopters. The modernization includes but is not limited to: [6]

  • Adding a new helmet mounted sight and display.
  • Adding a new electro optical FLIR system.
  • Adding a weather radar.
  • Adding a HMSD computer.
  • Adding a video recorder for de-briefing.
  • Adding a weapons control panel with armaments selection unit.
  • Adding countermeasures and self protection jammers.
  • Adding new communications and navigation equipment.
  • Adding GPS navigation systems.
  • Adding NVG systems.
  • Adding ballistic protection.

After modernization the helicopter will be able to carry additional armaments such as:[6]

  • FN RMP machine gun.
  • 20mm cannon pod.
  • Fz guided rockets with 2 tube launchers with each tube capable of carrying 12 missiles.
  • 70mm unguided rockets.
  • 68mm guided missiles.
  • Adding new anti tank guided missiles.

After modernization the helicopter is capable of performing anti insurgency warfare, conventional attack helicopter roles and search & rescue.[6]

T-31 UCAV[]

TAM Management is actively developing a Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle designated "T-31".[10][11]

Customers[]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c "ჩვენ შესახებ". tamm.ge (in Georgian). Retrieved 19 February 2021.
  2. ^ "R-60/73". tamm.ge (in Georgian). Retrieved 19 February 2021.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h "SU-25". tamm.ge (in Georgian). Retrieved 19 February 2021.
  4. ^ a b c d e "L-39". tamm.ge (in Georgian). Retrieved 19 February 2021.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h "MI-24/35". tamm.ge (in Georgian). Retrieved 19 February 2021.
  6. ^ a b c d e f "Mi-8/17". tamm.ge (in Georgian). Retrieved 19 February 2021.
  7. ^ a b c d e f g h i "History of 31st aviation factory". globalsecurity.org. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
  8. ^ a b "R-60/73". tamm.ge (in Georgian). Retrieved 19 February 2021.
  9. ^ "Su-25KM Scorpion [Georgia]". www.globalsecurity.org. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
  10. ^ "T-31 UAV IPA News". interpressnews.ge (in Georgian). Retrieved 10 March 2021.
  11. ^ "T-31 UAV Forbes". forbes.com (in Georgian). Retrieved 10 March 2021.

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