In parallel with the development of the LMS-901 "Baikal", Russia is not abandoning new projects based on the An-2. This was announced by the head of the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade, Anton Alikhanov.
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According to him, the "Baikal" is at the stage of preparing a prototype for static endurance tests at TsAGI. Alikhanov noted that UZGA is working in accordance with the certification test schedule.
We are also not abandoning the modernization of the existing fleet. In particular, projects based on the An-2 are being considered; for these purposes, a whole line of rotary-piston and turboprop engines for different types of aircraft is being developed.
The LMS-901 "Baikal" was planned to be launched into serial production back in 2026. But for now, the plans are not destined to come true.
An important direction for the LMS-901 will be the Far North, where Soviet An-2s are still flying. However, aircraft designer Yuri Petrov claimed that the "Baikal" is not suitable for the regions.
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