Russia to modernize An-2 with domestic engine
Russia plans to modernize the An-2 aircraft with a domestic engine, with initial deliveries of upgraded models expected from 2027 using existing engines and from 2028 with the new VK-800 engine, though the VK-1600C is now prioritized by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Consensus
- The An-2 aircraft is being modernized.
- The Ministry of Industry and Trade is involved in the modernization process.
- A domestic engine is being considered for the modernized An-2.
- The VK-1600C engine is being developed by ODK-Klimov in St. Petersburg.
- The VK-1600C has a power output of 1450 horsepower.
- The VK-800 engine is also under consideration.
- Initial deliveries of modernized An-2 aircraft are expected to begin in 2027 with older engines.
- Full modernization with new engines is expected to start in 2028.
- The Ministry of Industry and Trade has not yet finalized the choice of engine.
- The modernization is being discussed at the Eastern Economic Forum.
Points of divergence
- The Ministry of Industry and Trade now prioritizes the VK-1600C over the VK-800, though the VK-800 remains under consideration. — fontanka
- The Ministry of Industry and Trade plans to deliver modernized An-2 with the VK-800 engine starting in 2028. — kommersant
- The Ministry of Industry and Trade expects to deliver fully modernized An-2 with the VK-8500 engine starting in 2027, but this is contradicted by other sources. — vesti
- The VK-1600C was approved in August by the United Engine Corporation. — kommersant
- The Ministry of Industry and Trade did not set specific timelines for engine installation, calling it premature. — fontanka
Coverage (6 sources)
- Modernized An-2 to be equipped with St. Petersburg engine VK-1600S — Фонтанка
- In Minpromtorg told TASS, what engine is planned to be installed on the modernized An-2. — ТАСС (Telegram)
- «Again we return courageously». An-2 to be equipped with Russian engine — Фонтанка
- Ministry of Industry and Trade ready to supply updated An-2s starting in 2028 — Коммерсантъ
- Trutnev: Ministry of Industry and Trade ready to supply An-2 with new engine starting in 2028 — Вести
- Minpromtorg ready to supply An-2 with new domestic engine from 2028, TASS reported Vice-Premier Trutnev at V... — ТАСС (Telegram)
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