In Kazan, the fully import-substituted multipurpose Russian helicopter "Ansat" with Russian engines VK-650V took to the skies for the first time. The Ansat helicopter successfully completed its first flight, about 6 minutes, at a low altitude. The crew assessed the stability and controllability of the helicopter. The operability of the equipment and main systems was also checked. The VK-650V engine allows the Ansat helicopter to fly without refueling for a distance of up to 660 km, and with an additional fuel tank - up to 800 km. Technical information about the VK-650V
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Testing of the Il-114-300 regional passenger jet continues in Russia. Test flights are currently taking place in the Altai Republic at the Gorno-Altaisk Airport. It has been announced that one of the Il-114-300 prototypes has completed a series of international flights with a stopover at Krayniy Airport in Baikonur.
Testing in Altai allows for the evaluation of the maximum number of modes across several certification programs. Currently, the aircraft is being tested for navigation modes, primarily those related to flights in mountainous terrain, as well as for international flights and its operational capabilities at non-base and transit airfields.
Testing in Altai allows for the evaluation of the maximum number of modes across several certification programs. Currently, the aircraft is being tested for navigation modes, primarily those related to flights in mountainous terrain, as well as for international flights and its operational capabilities at non-base and transit airfields.
The previously reported Russian multirole aircraft LMS-901 "Baikal" completed its maiden flight with a Russian-made VK-800SM engine and propeller. The LMS-901 "Baikal" is designed to replace the aging An-2 aircraft. The AV-901 propeller is equipped with a digital control system synchronized with the engine, ensuring maximum efficiency and fuel effectiveness. The VK-800 engine, with a power output of up to 870 hp, outperforms foreign counterparts in weight and fuel economy. Previously, a Czech engine was planned for the aircraft. The aircraft is adapted to harsh climates, allowing it to be used in the Arctic and Siberia. The VK-800SM engine has potential for modernization and can also be used on the L-410 and An-2 aircraft. The aircraft's cruising speed is up to 300 km/h. Its maximum range can reach 3,000 km, and with a payload of 2 tons, 1,500 km. The plane can carry up to 9 people.