Engineers at JSC United Engine Corporation (UEC) have developed the first VK-650V gas turbine engine for Russian light-class helicopters. It will replace Pratt & Whitney and Arrius engines on Ansat and Ka-226 helicopters.
The UEC press service reported that the latest domestic developments were used in the creation of the engine. This includes the newest materials and design solutions that were not previously used for engines of this type. The designers performed calculations using 3D optimization methods. In addition, individual VK-650V components were manufactured on 3D printers.
This is a gas turbine engine in the 500-700 hp power class. Today, we are developing this engine for Ansat and Ka-226 helicopters. It can also be installed on other aircraft. There was a need to replace foreign analogues, for example, Arrius. Our engine is very modern, and we have taken an innovative path.
Read more on the topic:
Rosoboronexport Receives Large Orders from Foreigners for Helicopters
Drone Destroyers: Russian Ansat-2RC Helicopter vs. American Bell 407M - Which is Better?
Russian Modernized Mi-8MTV5-1 Helicopter - What is Known About It
The US May Service Mi-17 Helicopters: Colombia Rejects Russia's Offer Due to Sanctions
Now on home
The service contains data on 45,000 fraudulent sites
The state has accelerated the introduction of unmanned solutions, integrating them into the real sector of the economy
Modernized engines may equip the Lada Azimut crossover
The price is 132 billion 265.8 million rubles
The manufacturer plans to strengthen its lineup of light commercial vehicles
The production of carbon fiber was organized in the shortest possible time
Electric vans will speed up the repair of urban transport infrastructure
Countries are working to synchronize regulations in the field of AI
The service's average daily audience is 55 million people
Stable Isomaterial Based on Metakaolin Has a Density Below 300 kg/m³
Re-identification quality improved twofold with new DynaMix method
Russians will be able to find out about debts online
Articles
-
National Project UAS: How Russia Created Its Own Drone Market
14 Jan 2026
-
No Spare Airfield: Sanctions and Aging Aircraft Fleet May Lead to Crisis
13 Jan 2026
-
ODK Engines Powered 13 Successful Soyuz Launches in 2025
13 Jan 2026
-
Why Russian Authorities Changed Their Mind About Introducing GOST for Video Games: Reasons Given
12 Jan 2026