Mi-38 helicopter received Russian engines
The third prototype prototype of the Mi-38 helicopter made the first flight with Russian TV7-117 engines developed by Klimov.
29 November, the first flight of the third prototype prototype of the new multipurpose helicopter Mi-38 with engines TV7-117В took place. The engines specifically for the helicopter were developed by Klimov, a member of the United Engine Corporation (UEC). It is reported by the press service of OJSC "Helicopters of Russia".
The helicopter flew around the territory of the flight test complex of the developer - the Moscow Helicopter Plant. M.L. Mile at the National Helicopter Center in Tomilino, near Moscow. Positive results will be the basis for certification factory tests of the helicopter for compliance with Russian standards.
The TV7-117В engines significantly expand the potential of using the Mi-38 and increase its competitive advantages. The new engine is characterized by increased power and fuel efficiency. The production of an experimental batch of TV7-117В for certification, which is scheduled for the end of 2014, will begin shortly.
New turboshaft engines TV7-117В in the power class 2500-3000 hp created on the basis of the TV7-117CM turboprop engine and unified among themselves on 90%. The TV7-117В family of engines provide high flight safety, having extreme power modes from 2800 to hp 3750. The engine is equipped with a new digital electronic control and monitoring system such as FADEC, created on the basis of a single automatic control and monitoring unit.
Mi-38 helicopter. Photo: Russian Helicopters OJSC. The Russian transport and passenger helicopter Mi-38 can be used for the carriage of goods and passengers, used as a flying hospital and solving other tasks. It has a spacious passenger cabin, low noise and vibration, as well as a high level of comfort. With a cruising speed of 295 km / h, the flight range reaches 1200 km. The Mi-38 helicopter in its class surpasses other helicopters in terms of carrying capacity, passenger capacity and basic flight performance.
Certification of the Mi-38 helicopter is planned at 2015. Serially, the helicopter will be produced from 2015 at the Kazan Helicopter Plant. Now the assembly of the fourth final is completed here before the start of serial production of an experimental prototype helicopter. OP-4 from OP-3 will be different shock-resistant fuel system from Aerazur and increased window openings.
Information