The multipurpose aircraft LMS-901 "Baikal", developed to replace the An-2 " кукурузник", will be refined. The Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation has announced a tender for research and development work to meet the necessary requirements.
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The work is to be completed by December 17, 2027, the maximum allocated amount is 10.4 billion rubles.
The winner of the competition will receive a three-year contract, under which it will have to replace imported propellers and engines with domestic ones, refining the prototypes of the AV-901 propeller and the VK-800SM engine. At the same time, the aircraft should not lose its previously stated characteristics.
The LMS-901 "Baikal" aircraft was developed for regional aviation, the vessel is in its zenith An-2 " кукурузник", which has exhausted its resources. The length of the aircraft is 12.2 m, the height is 3.7 m, the wingspan is 16.5 m. The maximum take-off weight is 4.8 tons, the speed is up to 300 km/h. The maximum flight range is 3000 km. The first production aircraft were to be delivered in 2026.
Earlier www1.ru reported that the LMS-901 "Baikal" aircraft project has encountered problems.
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