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Rybinsk (Yaroslavl region)., October 1. (ARMS-TASS). By the end of 2012 Research and Production Association (NPO) "Saturn" finalize the preliminary design of the second stage engine (product "117") for future aviation complex tactical aircraft (PAK FA). The information was the managing director of "Saturn," Ilya Fedorov.
"The engine of the first stage (product" 117C ") has been created for the Su-35. On the technical level it refers to the fighter class" 4 + + ". As for the engine of the second stage, the main difference between it and" 117S ", is that it will have a long service life, lower specific gravity and modularity of the elements of design "- said Fedorov.
It is believed that the materials, technology, and other technical innovations derived engine in the civilian sector, will flow to the military segment. And vice versa.
"All combined dvigatelnostroitelnaya Corporation is currently working on the creation of the second stage engine for the PAK FA", - quotes the head of the "Saturn", ITAR-TASS reported.
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I believe the new engine is called Type 30.
