Russia begins serial production of local engines for Mi-38 helicopter

[Zain Malik]

Russian Helicopters' third Mi-38 prototype takes off. This prototype is powered by the indigenous TV7-117V engine. Source: Russian Helicopters
Russia's United Engine Corporation (UEC) has begun serial production of TV7-117V turboshaft engines for the new Mi-38 helicopter, according to a report from newspaper Izvestia.
UEC subsidiary AO Klimov developed the TV7-117V, and will assemble the engines. Russian subcontractors will produce all parts and components. The Russian engine is intended to replace the TV3-117VM series engines made by Ukraine's Motor Sich that powers the Mi-8, Mi-17, Mi-171, and Mi-28 helicopters.
Klimov is working under a mid-2015 contract to provide Kazan Helicopter Plant 50 TV7-117V engines over the next three years for RUB3.9 billion (USD59.7 million). In mid-May, the Russian Ministry of Defence agreed to purchase three Mi-38 helicopters powered by those engines, with an option for five more, according to Izvestia.

 

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