The Ural Civil Aviation Plant (UZGA) chose a turboprop engine for the UTS-800 training aircraft due to the low cost of operation compared to a jet power unit. The company's press service named the advantages of the aircraft.
The UTS-800 aircraft with a turboprop engine will economically and efficiently provide training for a large number of pilots — that is, it will reduce the cost of the process. The turboprop engine was chosen based on the key parameter — the cost of a flight hour, which is largely determined by the engine, the frequency and cost of its overhaul.
The manufacturer emphasized that turboprop engines are more economical than jet engines. In particular, the cost of a flight hour of the UTS-800 is lower than the cost of flights of L-39 aircraft, which are currently in use.
The single-engine aircraft reaches speeds of up to 460 km/h, and the maximum flight range is 1200 km at an altitude of up to 6000 m. The UTS-800 is equipped with an ejection seat, a standard oxygen and anti-icing system.
Earlier www1.ru reported that the UTS-800 aircraft have started the testing program. Pilots noted good handling and rate of climb of the machines.
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