Rostekh Develops New Engine for An-2 and An-3
Russia's Rostekh has developed a new turboprop engine, VK-1600S, for small passenger aircraft including the An-2 and An-3, with a power output of 1,450 horsepower and a planned certification and testing phase.
Consensus
- The VK-1600S engine is a turboprop engine developed by Rostekh's United Engine Corporation (ODK).
- The engine is intended for small passenger aircraft, including the An-2 and An-3.
- The VK-1600S is based on the existing helicopter engine VK-1600V.
- The engine has a power output of 1,450 horsepowers.
- The degree of unification between the helicopter and aircraft versions is estimated at 60–65%.
- The design documentation and prototype model have been approved.
- The next steps include manufacturing a demonstrator engine and preparing a test stand.
- The engine will be used in a single-engine power unit with the AV-17 propeller.
Points of divergence
- The PD-8 engine has been developed by ODK, and there is a proposal to replace SaM146 engines on SSJ-100 aircraft with PD-8, with work expected to begin by the end of 2029. — kommersant
- The VK-1600S will be used for the TVS-2DTS aircraft in addition to the An-2 and An-3. — vesti
- The first test flight of the fully domestically produced MS-21-310 aircraft was conducted, and the prototype of the Su-57 fifth-generation fighter was also tested. — m24
Coverage (3 sources)
- Rostec developed a new engine for An-2 and An-3 aircraft — Коммерсантъ
- Rostec has designed a new engine for small passenger aircraft — Вести
- New engine for small aircraft developed in Russia — Москва 24