PD-8 aircraft engine for SJ-100 proved to be more economical than foreign competitors in cruise mode
Specific fuel consumption in this mode is 2-5% less than that of analogues
Be-200
Be-200 Amphibious Aircraft Presented with Latest PD-8 Aircraft Engines from "Superjet"
Work on re-engining the aircraft will begin after the power plant tests are completed
New Russian PD-8 aircraft engines will be installed on Be-200 amphibious aircraft
So far, the SJ-100 has made its first flight with the power plants
Be-200 amphibious aircraft involved in extinguishing fires in southern Turkey
At least two Be-200s will be involved, one of which was provided by Azerbaijan