United Aircraft

What United Aircraft does

United Aircraft Corporation (UAC / ПАО «ОАК») is Russia's state-owned aerospace holding company, founded in 2006 under Rostec State Corporation to consolidate the country's major aircraft manufacturers, including Sukhoi, MiG, Ilyushin, Tupolev, Yakovlev, and Beriev. The company develops, manufactures, sells, and provides aftersales support for civil, military, transport, and special-purpose aircraft, operating dedicated production plants in Komsomolsk-on-Amur, Ulyanovsk, Kazan, Irkutsk, and Novosibirsk alongside its Moscow headquarters. Its product portfolio spans fifth-generation stealth fighters (Su-57, Su-75), heavy multirole combat aircraft (Su-35S, Su-34, MiG-35, Su-30SME), regional and narrow-body civil jets (SJ-100, MC-21), turboprops (Il-114-300, Yak-130/152), wide-body airliners (Il-96), heavy military transports (Il-76MD-90A), strategic bombers (Tu-160, Tu-95MS, Tu-22M3), and amphibious platforms (Be-200), plus the S-71K 'Kovyor' cruise missile.

UAC generates revenue through four primary streams: military aircraft sales (primarily to the Russian Ministry of Defense with international exports channeled through Rosoboronexport), civil aircraft manufacturing (SJ-100, MC-21, Il-114-300, Tu-214), licensed production partnerships with foreign aerospace companies (notably HAL for SJ-100 manufacturing in India), and aftermarket MRO services. Go-to-market combines direct government-to-government defense sales, international air show campaigns (Dubai, Aero India, LIMA, Airshow China, Egypt), and foreign licensing frameworks such as the Flamingo Aerospace agreement for Il-114-300 distribution in India. Following Western sanctions that cut off access to original SaM146 and other foreign components, UAC has executed an aggressive import-substitution program, culminating in the PD-8 domestic engine and type-certified import-substituted SJ-100 and Il-114-300 platforms. The company is publicly traded as a PJSC but remains under full state control via Rostec, with no private equity or institutional investor base indicated.

Name

United Aircraft

Legal name

ПАО «Объединённая авиастроительная корпорация»

Website

https://uacrussia.ru

Company type

Public

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) is Russia's state-owned aerospace holding company under Rostec, developing and manufacturing civil, military, transport, and special-purpose aircraft (Su-57, Su-35, SJ-100, MC-21, Il-114-300, Tu-160) for the Russian Ministry of Defense, export customers, and licensed production partners, primarily in India.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace and Defense Aircraft Manufacturing

NAICS

Aircraft Manufacturing (336411), Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414)

SIC

Aircraft (3721), Aircraft & Parts (3720), Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760)

akta.pro primary industry

Military Aircraft Platforms (Fixed-Wing) (IMABAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Military Fixed-Wing Aircraft Manufacturing (IMABAAAB)

Keywords

• Military aircraft manufacturing
• Civil aircraft production
• Fighter jet development
• Regional jet manufacturing
• Aerospace engineering services

Headquarters

HQ city

Moscow

HQ country

Russia

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Military Aircraft Sales: Sales of military aircraft (Su-57, Su-35, Su-34, MiG-35) to Russian Ministry of Defense through state defense orders, and international sales through Rosoboronexport.
2. Civil Aircraft Manufacturing: Production and sales of civil aircraft (SJ-100, MC-21, Il-114-300, Tu-214) for regional connectivity and commercial aviation.
3. Licensed Production Partnerships: Technology transfer and licensed production agreements with foreign partners such as HAL for manufacturing aircraft in domestic markets.
4. Aircraft Maintenance and Support: Aftermarket support, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for delivered aircraft.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) develops, manufactures, sells, and provides aftersales support for civil, military, transport, and special-purpose aircraft. Its military portfolio spans 5th-generation stealth fighters (Su-57), heavy multirole fighters (Su-35S, Su-30SME), frontline bombers (Su-34, Tu-160, Tu-95MS, Tu-22M3), trainers (Yak-130, Yak-152), and the S-71K cruise missile. Its civil lineup includes the import-substituted SJ-100 regional jet, MC-21-310 narrow-body, Il-114-300 turboprop, Il-96 wide-body, Tu-214, Be-200 amphibious aircraft, and Il-76MD-90A heavy military transport. UAC also delivers aftermarket MRO and licensed production technology.

Product overview

United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) is Russia's state-owned aircraft manufacturing conglomerate formed in 2006, producing both civil and military aircraft under well-known brands including Sukhoi (Su), MiG, Ilyushin (Il), Tupolev (Tu), Yakovlev (Yak), and Beriev (Be), as well as newer programs Superjet 100 and MC-21. The civil portfolio includes regional jets (Superjet 100, MC-21), turboprop transports (Il-114-300), and wide-body aircraft (Il-96-400). The military portfolio spans fifth-generation stealth fighters (Su-57), heavy multirole fighters (Su-35S, Su-30SME), bombers (Su-34, Tu-160, Tu-95MS, Tu-22M3), trainers (Yak-130, Yak-152), and transport aircraft (Il-76MD-90A). The company is implementing import substitution programs following Western sanctions, replacing Franco-Russian SaM146 engines with domestic PD-8 engines in the Superjet 100, and developing indigenous systems for the MC-21.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Superjet 100 / SJ-100: Regional passenger jet aircraft
• MS-21
• Su-57
• Il-114-300
• Tu-214

Products and services

• Su-57 (Felon) Fifth-Generation Fighter Fifth-generation multirole stealth fighter for state air forces, featuring low observability, advanced avionics, and the new Izdeliye 177 engine; engages air, ground, and sea targets.
• Su-57E Export Fighter Export variant of the Su-57 fifth-generation fighter offered to international customers with full technology transfer and licensed production options.
• Su-75 (Checkmate) Light Tactical Fighter Single-engine fifth-generation light tactical fighter designed for export markets; displayed at LIMA-2025.
• Su-35S Heavy Multirole Fighter Heavy multirole fighter capable of Mach 2.25 speed, 3,600 km range, and 14,500 kg thrust per engine; designed for air superiority and long-range strike; delivered to Russian MoD in batches.
• Su-34 Frontline Bomber Frontline bomber aircraft delivered in batches to Russian Aerospace Forces for combat operations.
• Su-30SME Multirole Fighter (Export) Multirole fighter for export markets featuring enhanced avionics and weapons systems.
• MiG-35 Multirole Fighter Multirole fighter with advanced avionics for air superiority and ground attack missions.
• Yak-130 / Yak-130M Combat Trainer Advanced jet trainer for training pilots of 4th and 5th generation fighters; Yak-130M adds enhanced combat capabilities and premiered in upgraded form at Dubai Airshow 2025.
• Yak-152 Pilot Trainer Trainer aircraft for initial pilot training.
• Superjet 100 (SJ-100) Import-Substituted Regional Jet Regional twin-engine jet aircraft fully redesigned with Russian PD-8 engines and dozens of domestically produced systems, replacing the Western SaM146 engine and imported systems after sanctions.
• MC-21-310 Narrow-Body Airliner Short-to-medium range narrow-body passenger aircraft featuring Russian-made systems and PD-8 engines; demonstrated range exceeding 3,800 km with a 175-passenger payload.
• Tu-214 Medium-Range Airliner Medium-range passenger aircraft undergoing modernization with new avionics and systems for passenger and special-mission operations.
• Il-114-300 Regional Turboprop 68-seat regional turboprop aircraft powered by TV7-117ST-01 engines, certified to operate from small airfields and short runways in extreme climates ranging from Arctic to tropical conditions; received type certificate in June 2026.
• Il-96-300 / Il-96-400 Wide-Body Airliner Wide-body long-range passenger aircraft family; Il-96-400M is the upgraded variant.
• Il-76MD-90A Heavy Military Transport Heavy military transport aircraft; Il-78M-90A variant configured as an aerial refueling tanker.
• Tu-160 Strategic Bomber Strategic bomber capable of delivering cruise missiles and nuclear weapons at supersonic speeds.
• Tu-95MS Strategic Bomber Turboprop strategic bomber with cruise missile capability.
• Tu-22M3 Long-Range Bomber Long-range supersonic bomber for maritime and ground target strikes.
• Be-200 Amphibious Aircraft Amphibious aircraft for firefighting, search and rescue, and environmental monitoring operations.
• S-71K 'Kovyor' Cruise Missile New cruise missile developed by UAC with an estimated range of 300 km and a 250 kg warhead.
• Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Aftermarket support, maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for delivered aircraft across civil and military fleets.

Quantifiable outcome

• Su-57 production capacity: 16-20 aircraft annually by 2027
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Flamingo AerospacecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 January 2026Framework purchase agreement for 6 Il-114-300 regional aircraft signed at Wings India 2026. UAC provides cooperation framework including roadmap for developing aviation capabilities in India, enabling Flamingo to undertake aircraft assembly, customization, MRO, and manufacturing infrastructure development.
• Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 October 2025HAL and UAC signed MoU for licensed production of SJ-100 regional jets in India, marking India's first large passenger aircraft production effort since 1988. Partnership aims to support UDAN regional connectivity program and boost domestic manufacturing capabilities.
• Rostec State CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationUAC is part of Rostec State Corporation, providing access to the broader Russian aerospace industrial ecosystem including United Engine Corporation, Rosoboronexport, and other defense industry enterprises.
• RosoboronexportcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState corporation responsible for exporting Russian military aircraft. UAC collaborates with Rosoboronexport for international defense exhibitions and sales of Su-57E and other military aircraft to foreign customers.
• TransmashholdingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation agreement signed in interests of aviation industry development between Transmashholding and UAC.
• United Engine Corporation (UEC)coreTechnology or IntegrationUAC works with UEC for engine supply including PD-8 engines for SJ-100, TV7-117ST-01 for Il-114-300, and Izdeliye 177 for Su-57. Both are part of Rostec.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Lockheed Martin: World's largest defense contractor and producer of the F-35 fifth-generation fighter, the most direct global competitor to UAC's Su-57 program. Comparable in military aircraft focus but operates with global Western-aligned export reach that UAC cannot access.
• Boeing Defense, Space & Security: Produces military aircraft (F-15, F/A-18, AH-64 Apache) and is a major commercial aircraft OEM. Competes with UAC across multiple segments including fighter exports and the commercial narrow-body market (737 vs MC-21).

Direct peers

• AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China): Chinese state-owned aerospace conglomerate consolidating military (Chengdu J-20, Shenyang J-31) and civil (COMAC affiliates) aircraft programs. Most structurally analogous peer to UAC given state-owned integrated defense-civil model and competing for similar non-aligned export markets.
• Dassault Aviation:

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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