Omsk Oblast is preparing for small-batch production of a new light aircraft, the "Russkaya Arktika," capable of flying on AI-95 gasoline and covering up to 1700 km without landing. The aircraft was developed by specialists from the "Motor" aircraft repair enterprise based on the operational experience of the legendary An-2, but with completely redesigned aerodynamics and increased flight range.
The chief designer of the aircraft is polar pilot Yuri Petrov. Unlike the classic An-2, the new machine is designed as a monoplane with an enlarged wing, which allowed for the placement of additional fuel tanks and significantly increased its range.
One of the key features of the "Russkaya Arktika" is its power plant, adapted to run on AI-95 automotive gasoline. This simplifies the operation of the aircraft in remote regions where the supply of aviation fuel can be difficult and expensive.
The aircraft has already passed the necessary tests, received an airworthiness certificate, and confirmed its operational capability.
The developers believe that the "Russkaya Arktika" could be in demand for servicing northern routes, including infrastructure facilities in the Arctic regions. The aircraft is designed for operations where reliable equipment with the ability to land on unprepared sites is required.