Aviation armor solutions
From transport and mission helicopters to light aircraft: weight-optimised ceramic-composite armor, protective seats and floor systems protecting crew and critical equipment.
01 — Company
Comprehensive aviation armor for helicopters and fixed-wing platforms — from raw-material development to platform-integrated protection.
KG Savunma is a vertically integrated Turkish defence manufacturer specialising in advanced ballistic protection systems. It delivers dedicated aviation armor solutions for helicopters and fixed-wing platforms, from raw-material development to finished, platform-integrated protection systems.
- 3 Production facilities
- 76.200 m² Total production area
- 610+ Specialised personnel
- 9 Ministries of Defence worldwide
02 — Production capabilities
Production capabilities
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Materials processing
Ceramic powders, composite prepregs and specialised formulations.
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Panel manufacturing
Precision cutting and shaping, composite panel production, assembly and integration.
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Finishing & integration
Edge sealing, surface treatments, platform-ready assemblies.
03 — Product portfolio
Product portfolio
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Armor panels
Modular and custom shapes; ceramic-composite; multi-hit resistant; platform integration.
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Protective seats
Armored seat backs; crew and troop seats; minimal added bulk.
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Floor systems
Cabin floor panels; load-bearing design; removable configurations; maintenance friendly.
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Shaped panels
Complex geometries; curved surfaces; aircraft and helicopter interiors.
04 — Applications
Applications
- Utility helicopters
- Transport helicopters
- Light aircraft
- Transport aircraft
- Special mission aircraft
- Cockpit & cabin areas
05 — Threat assessment
Threat assessment & protection
06 — Ceramic armor technology
Ceramic armor technology
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Alumina Ceramics Al₂O₃
30.000–50.000 tiles/day
- Proven ballistic performance
- Cost-effective solution
- Various geometries
- Hybrid system integration
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Silicon Carbide SiC
4.000 plates/week
- High hardness
- Enhanced protection
- Specialised applications
- Optimised for weight-sensitive use
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Boron Carbide B₄C
1.000 plates/week
- Premium ballistic performance
- High hardness and low density
- Special formulations
- For weight-sensitive platforms
07 — Panel architecture
Panel architecture
- 01Ceramic tile layer (Al₂O₃ / SiC / B₄C)
- 02Adhesive layer
- 03Composite backing
- 04Optional spall liner
- 05Edge protection
- 06Mechanical fixation
- Square tiles — flat panels & easy integration
- Hexagonal tiles — multi-hit, reduced edge effects
- Curved tiles — fuselage surfaces, helicopter areas
- Complex shapes — 3D moulded, door frames & corners
08 — Protection systems
Protection systems
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Lightweight armor systems
- Modular and removable design
- Platform-specific integration
- Minimal impact on aircraft configuration
- Designed for maintainability
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Spall liner solutions
- Reduces secondary fragments and spall
- Flexible and lightweight
- Tailored to aircraft interiors
- For seats, walls, ceilings and floors
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Energy absorption solutions
- Multi-layer energy absorption
- Ceramic-composite hybrid design
- Engineered for aviation environments
- Maintains structural integrity
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Composite survivability systems
- Full composite armor solutions
- Structural integration with airframe
- Interior and exterior applications
- Platform-specific engineering
09 — Aircraft protection zones
Aircraft protection zones
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Cockpit protection
Ballistic protection for pilots and flight controls.
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Cabin floor protection
Floor panels against underbody threats.
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Seat protection
Armored seat backs and crew seats.
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Sidewall protection
Fuselage sidewalls and window surrounds.
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Critical equipment protection
Avionics and mission-critical systems.
10 — Competitive advantages
Competitive advantages
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Vertically integrated
From raw materials to finished systems.
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Aviation specialist
Dedicated to aircraft protection solutions.
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Advanced materials
Ceramic, composite and hybrid systems.
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Platform flexibility
Customised solutions for various aircraft.
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Engineering expertise
Platform-specific design and analysis.
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Reliable supply
Consistent quality and delivery.
11 — Testing & quality assurance
Testing & quality assurance
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Ballistic testing
Platform-specific testing and validation.
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Material characterisation
Ceramic and composite material testing.
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Environmental testing
Durability and environmental evaluation.
Figures are typical/illustrative values provided by the manufacturer; they are tailored to project requirements and confirmed during the quotation process.
