"Corn-duster" given two years: 250 An-2s to be checked for certificate compliance
SibNIA will send a one-time inspection program for the current fleet to operators
ASh-62IR
Russia has mastered the production of ASH-62IR engine parts for the An-2, owned by Airbus
Obtaining components from Poland proved impossible due to sanctions
Instead of the old ASh-62 - VK-1600S with 1450 hp: An-2 is being prepared for a new power plant
The VK-800 is also being considered as an alternative, but both engines still need to be brought up to the required level
VK-1600S engine vs. ASh-62: An-2's 1600 hp kerosene engine proved no better
Specific power is 1.5 times higher, but serial production is still far off
An-2 engine repair costs increased 10-fold in 6 years: up to 8 million rubles
About 300 "corncobs" remain airworthy in Russia