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Mil Mi-38 at the MAKS-2011
Russian Helicopters has dropped plans to equip its Mi-38 helicopter with the Pratt&Whitney 127 TS engine in favor of the locally made Klimov TV7-117V turboshaft engine.
United Engine Corporation (UEC) of Russia received AR IAC type certificate for TV7-117V turboshaft engine developed by Klimov Company. A certificate presentation ceremony was held at UEC’s stand at MAKS-2015 last week.
As Russian defense entities are under Western sanctions, getting the P&W engine was considered difficult of not impossible till the sanctions are in place.
Several years ago an engine developed by Pratt&Whitney Canada was considered as the only option for the new Mi-38 helicopter. Today, thanks to work of Klimov Company supported by Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade, Mi-38-2 production helicopters will be powered by the indigenous engine, company press release said.
TV7-117V turbo-shaft engine is the version of certified TV7-117SM turboprop engine developed by Klimov Company for Il-114 regional aircraft. The basic engine is one of the world’s best in its class in terms of fuel efficiency, service life and reliability.
Distinctive feature of TV7-11V engine is the addition of emergency ratings with a power of 3000-3750 h.p., which help increase the flight safety. The engine is fitted with a new FADEC control system, developed on the basis of BARK-6V automatic control unit.
“We are pleased to receive the type certificate issued by AR IAC for the new TV7-117V engine developed by our specialists,”UEC CEO Alexander Artyukhov said.
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Russia Drops P & W Engine for Mi-38 Chopper, Local Powerplant Certified
