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-800
Acceleration, abrupt braking, and spin: "Baikal" passed tests in the most difficult flight modes
The test pilot also checked the stability of the LMS-901 during a stall on approach with minimum speed
By the end of the year - or another postponement? VK-800 and AV-901 propeller are nearing certification for "Baikal"
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has set the final deadlines for the certification of the aircraft's main components
"No matter how much you ring the bells - nothing": While waiting for the "Baikal", An-38 and An-3 aircraft are not returned to production
Proven models are idle, while the aviation development program relies on projects that are not yet ready
Awaiting "Baikal", "today we are naked": aviation expert proposed urgently resuming production of An-3 and An-38
Designer Yuri Petrov: Russia needs serial aircraft for the Arctic now, not waiting for new projects
The Baikal multi-purpose light aircraft has moved to certification tests with the VK-800 engine
A key milestone is obtaining a type certificate for the power plant in December 2026
LMS-901 "Baikal" refused certification with General Electric engine
Head of Rosaviatsiya Dmitry Yadrov called this decision correct
Certification Date Announced for VK-800 Engine for LMS-901 "Baikal"
The power plant and AV-901 propeller may be approved for flights as early as December
It became known when the tests of the "Baikal" aircraft will be completed
Alikhanov: "According to our plan, they should be completed by the end of this year"
From Czech Heritage to Domestic Engine: How the L-410 Fleet is Transforming in the New Geopolitical Conditions
The Russian engine could extend the life of the legendary "flying bus," but there are factors that limit the scale of re-engining
Alikhanov revealed details about the first flight of "Baikal" with the Russian VK-800 engine
The light aircraft was stable and easy to control
LMS-901 "Baikal" Aircraft Hasn't Even Taken Off, But It Will Be Reworked Again
Kuban aviators proposed to take into account wishes for modernization of technological units
UZGA Reveals Advantages of VK-800 Engine: Better Than Some Foreign Competitors
The power plant will equip the LMS-901 Baikal, UTS-800 and LMS-192 Osvey aircraft