India may get localized production of the latest Russian aircraft engines. United Engine Corporation is considering options for cooperation with Indian companies, including the creation of joint ventures, said Andrey Tereshchuk, Deputy General Director of ODK.
According to him, there is great potential in the development of joint civilian programs. For now, the issue is at the discussion stage.
We are ready to consider various formats of cooperation for the localization of the latest engines for various types of aircraft.
From the editors of "Pervyy Tekhnicheskiy": a logical long-term stage of partnership with India is the project of the super-powerful PD-35 engine and other modifications based on its gas generator.
The power plant perfectly aligns with the Indian Air Force's plans to update its military transport aircraft fleet instead of Soviet heavy-lift Il-76MD aircraft.
For example, Russia has plans to build a promising military transport aircraft Il-100 "Slon", which will receive a power plant based on the PD-35. India's participation will help it close the deficit of heavy military transport aircraft for high altitudes.