PD-8 Ranks Among the World's Best in Aircraft Engine Manufacturing

The power plant is designed for the import-substituted SJ-100

The domestic aircraft engine PD-8 for the"Superjet" SJ-100 meets the best world standards, stated Russian President Vladimir Putin.

PD-8
PD-8
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He noted that both in Soviet times and today, Russia confidently ranks among the top five world leaders inthe development of aviation and rocket engines.

In the last four years alone, the number of delivered aircraft installations has increased by more than 50% - from 791 to 1227 pieces.

ODK engine builders presented Vladimir Putin with samples of their products
ODK engine builders presented Vladimir Putin with samples of their products
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This year, the import substitution of engines on the Ansat helicopters and Sukhoi Superjet aircraft has been completed. They are equipped with the latest VK-650V gas turbine engine and the PD-8 turbojet engine, respectively, which meet the best world standards.
Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation

The head of state emphasized that the positive dynamics in the industry creates conditions for strengthening the country's technological and industrial sovereignty,updating transport and energy.

First prototype of PD-8
First prototype of PD-8
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First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov stated thatRussia is ready to supply aviation components for the wide-body aircraft being designed in China. This refers to the developments in the creation of the MS-21-310.

Earlier,www1.ru reported thatODK has found a way to reduce the weight of the PD-8 aircraft engine for SJ-100 and Be-200 airliners.

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Sources:
Sayt prezidenta Rossii
2025-09-05 23:11:16 Maksim Borisov Aviation AO «ODK» PD-8
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