The first prototypes of the Russian VK-650V helicopter engine for the Ka-226T will be manufactured by the end of this year, work has already begun. This is reported on the website of the state corporation “Rostec”.
According to the report, being developed “UEC-Klimov” the demonstrator of the VK-650V engine confirmed its characteristics, the next stage of work will be the production of prototypes. In total, by the end of the year, it is planned to create three prototypes of the VK-650V.
(…) design results prove the competitiveness of the power plant being created. The next step will be the production of prototypes of the VK-650V and their testing (…)
– It said in a statement.
celebrated, that work on the engine will continue as part of the program, including multiple projects. The developers intend to adapt the engine to other helicopters.
Earlier it was reported about the development of a gearbox for the VK-650V. The first sample is already being tested as part of a demonstrator engine for “UEC-Klimov”.
The start of the development of a new VK-650V gas turbine engine was announced in 2019 year. In July 2020 of the year Ufa Engine-Building Association (“ODK-UMPO”) announced the beginning of production of the VK-650V demonstrator engine. The new engine has takeoff power 650 l. from., and also in various modes gives out from 400 to 750 l. from. At the end of January this year, VK-650V entered the stage of bench tests.
The engine is designed for the Ka-226 helicopter, as well as helicopters “Ansat”. Certification must take place in 2023 year. Russian VK-650V to replace French Arrius 2G1 engines on Ka-226T helicopters.
