On October 20, a surcharged stamp with an image of a KA-226 helicopter dedicated to the National Helicopter Building Centre Mil and Kamov was put into postal circulation

Currently, JSC NCV Mil and Kamov incorporates two development bureaus - Mil Design Bureau and Kamov Design Bureau, a trial plant, as well as an experimental and research (bench) complex and a flight test center. The company carries out explorations; it designs, builds and tests prototype helicopters, introduces them into serial production, retrofits, and supports Mi and Ka helicopters in production and operation.

The Ka-226 helicopter was designed by JSC Kamov. The first flight was performed on September 4 of 1997. The Ka-226 multi-purpose helicopter is designated for transportation of people and cargo, as well as for solution of a wide range of tasks of civil aviation.

The postage stamp provides an image of a Ka-226 helicopter and a surcharge of a new face value; the margins of the sheet of stamps carry the overprinted text: «Национальный центр вертолётостроения имени М.Л. Миля и Н.И. Камова» (The National Helicopter Building Centre Mil and Kamov).

In addition to the issue of the postage stamp, JSC Marka produced First Day Covers and special cancels for Moscow, Lyubertsy of the Moscow Region and Yaroslavl.


Design Artist: R. Komsa (stamp); Design: M. Miloradova (overprint).
Face value: 19 rubles.
Stamp size: 42×30 mm, sheet size: 186×140 mm.
Emission form: a sheet (4×4) with 14 stamps and 2 coupons.
Quantity: 168 thousand stamps (12 thousand sheets).

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