The Russian aviation sector reached a historic milestone on Monday (1st): the nationalized Ansat helicopter successfully made its first flight in Kazan, equipped with VK-650V engines that are fully produced in Russia.
During the test, the crew evaluated the stability, controllability and operation of the most important systems of the device, which confirmed the positive performance of the updated model.
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“The first flight is a very important step. The updated Ansat distinguishes itself not only by the engine – all main systems have been modernized, including the Avionica and the automatic pilot. We have taken into account operational experience and have not only achieved independence from foreign suppliers, but also an improvement of the characteristics of the helicoping, explained, explained, Nikolai Russov, explained, Nikolai, Hoping, explained, Nikolesh’s HOLIKOPING,” Helicopters.
The model was developed on the basis of the Ansat-M, certified in 2022. It has a flight range of up to 660 km without refueling and up to 800 km with an extra fuel tank.
The helicopter also stands out for its high maneuverability and versatility, since it can operate at extreme temperatures from –45 ° C to +50 ° C, as well as in high -lying areas. This makes him suitable for various missions, including operations in densely populated urban areas.
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The VK-650V engine was developed by ODK-Klimov in a collaboration of more than 5 years and already has an airworthiness certificate. Equipped with a digital FADEC operating system, which was certified at the end of 2024, the engine is designed to match the dimensions and connections of imported engines, making re-motorization of existing helicopters such as the Ansat, the KA226T and the MI-34 possible.
Source and images: ODK | Вертолеты россии, telegram @rhc_aero | Оots telegram @uecrus_official. This content was made with the help of AI and checked by the editors.
