The Additive Technology Center of the United Engine Corporation uses reverse engineering to create parts for aircraft engines and power equipment. This approach can reduce development time by 30–50%, Rostec said.
The state corporation explained that the method is useful when the drawing of a particular part is lost, but there is a finished sample of it.
After carefully studying it, you can make an exact copy — no worse, or even better, than the original. With this practice, you can replace imported parts that have become unavailable for one reason or another. In the global industry, reverse engineering is widely used to eliminate dependence on foreign components.
Rostec added that the Additive Technology Center applies a comprehensive approach to the process. It includes three-dimensional scanning of the object and analysis of the internal structure of parts to accurately recreate the geometry.
In addition, the chemical composition, hardness and other characteristics are determined. Design documentation is created, on the basis of which prototypes and experimental samples are manufactured on 3D printers.
The CAT, using the example of projects to recreate aircraft engine and power equipment parts, has proven that reverse engineering can reduce development time by 30–50%.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated in August 2025 that the country will not be able to reach leading positions in the field of technology, relying only on import substitution and reverse engineering. According to him, the Russian Federation needs its own scientific developments and the organization of production on national technological platforms.
The reverse engineering method, for example, was planned to be used by the S7 airline in the production of components for foreign aircraft.