Rostec began assembling the first batch of serial engines for the…
Rostec began assembling the first batch of serial engines for the SJ-100.
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