The PD-26 Ghost Aircraft Engine Has Not Even Started Experimental Work

Currently, only a virtual model of the unit exists

The new promising aircraft engine PD-26 has not yet reached the stage of research and development work (R&D). This follows from the statement of the General Director of the Center for Additive Technologies of the United Engine Corporation (UEC, part of the Rostec Group) Alexei Mazalov.

PD-35, on the basis of which the PD-26 will be created
PD-35, on the basis of which the PD-26 will be created
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We are waiting for the opening of research and development technological work on the above-mentioned promising PD-26 engine.
Alexei Mazalov, General Director of the UEC Center for Additive Technologies

It is known that the final tests of the PD-26 will be carried out at a flying laboratory. Currently, Il-76 aircraft are used for this, in which one of the four engines is replaced.

Aviation expert Roman Gusarov also clarified that today there is only a PD-35 technology demonstrator, not a PD-26.

In fact, this is a physical or virtual model used to assess the production or technical feasibility, usefulness, and applicability of a particular technology, process, concept of the final system, or product being developed.

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2025-11-14 07:36:40 Maksim Borisov Aviation AO «ODK» PD-26
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