ODK-Klimov St. Petersburg enterprise in 2023 not only fulfilled its plans, but also significantly increased the production volumes of all serial aircraft engines. Also under the state defence order, VK-2500 helicopter engines were delivered and repaired ahead of schedule, the press service of the United Engine Corporation reported.
Vladimir Artyakov, First Deputy Director General of Rostec State Corporation, noted that UPC ensures the required rhythm of aircraft engine deliveries due to active development and expansion of production co-operation. This allows the company not only to fulfil its obligations, but also to meet customer needs in a timely manner.
In 2023, ODK-Klimov completed the finalisation of the TV7-117 family of powerplants. Flight tests and operation of Mi-38 helicopters using the turboshaft version of the engine – TV7-117B – were fully ensured. In addition, the operational parameters of the TV7-117ST-01 for the Il-114-300 have been extended, including temperature range, altitude and service life.
“The propulsion systems installed on the prototype aircraft are ready for the start of flight development tests,” the UDC said.
Earlier, in October 2023, the Russian Ministry of Transport said that due to the crash on 17 August 2021 of the IL-112V prototype aircraft equipped with the TV7-117ST engine, PJSC IL is unable to carry out certification activities for the upgraded IL-114-300 aircraft. The suspension of flight testing and certification activities is about two years, which has a direct impact on the possibility of continuing development work, aircraft manufacturing and delivery within the contractual deadline.
