Russia has begun assembling the first serial PD-8 engines for the…
Russia has begun assembling the first serial PD-8 engines for the SJ-100 aircraft, with production supported by new equipment and technologies, and deliveries planned for late 2026 or early 2027. The engine is intended to replace the SaM146 and will also power the Be-200 amphibious aircraft.
Consensus
- The United Engine Corporation (ODK), part of Rostec, has started assembling the first serial PD-8 engines for SJ-100 aircraft.
- The PD-8 engine was developed at ODK-Saturn and has received a type certificate in June.
- Approximately 100 modern machines and installations were purchased and put into operation at ODK-Saturn for serial production.
- The PD-8 engine is intended for use in the Superjet-100 and Be-200 amphibious aircraft.
- The engine is designed as an import substitution for the SaM146 engine.
- Serial production of the PD-8 engine is being prepared with technological readiness and supply chain coordination.
- The certification of the SJ-100 is scheduled for 2026, with passenger flights expected by late 2026 or early 2107.
Points of divergence
- The certification of the SJ-100 has been scheduled for July 2026. — kommersant
- The certification of the SJ-100 was scheduled for August 2026. — m24
- The first vice-premier Denis Manturov stated that PD-8-powered SJ-100 deliveries are planned to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026 or the first quarter of 2027. — kommersant
- It was reported that the import-substituted SJ-100 could begin regular passenger flights by the end of 2026. — m24
- 17 new technologies were implemented during the development of the PD-8 engine. — m24
- The PD-8 engine was presented by Rostec in February 2025. — kommersant
Coverage (2 sources)
- Rostec begins assembly of the first batch of serial engines for the SJ-100 — Коммерсантъ
- In Russia, assembly of the first batch of PD-8 engines for SJ-100 has begun — Москва 24