The leading Russian manufacturer of gas turbine engines JSC "ODK-Klimov" continues to intensively develop its activities. The VK-2500 has already proven to be replaced by the power plant of TWZ-117. Let's consider in more detail than the new company developments can be useful for Russian aviation.

The TWZ-117 engine completely passed the tests in the 70s. The installation quickly gained popularity in the international aviation community. The new invention bribed its technical capabilities and reliability.

The domestic producer of gas turbine engines constantly worked on improving the characteristics and functionality of his child. This contributed to the creation of one of the best engines to date for modern AC-2500 aircraft.

These power plants are in demand in many countries. Improving their qualities does not stop today.

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Initially, these motors were developed for military helicopters. However, due to its advantages, they were distributed in civil aviation.

Since the first TWZ-117 was purposefully developed for the Mi-24 helicopter, the main focus was on strength and reliability. However, the developers sought to reduce the mass, which made it possible to create a rather light engine.

Specially designed technological processes, a decrease in metal consumption and rational design made TWZ-117 with a practically unique mechanism. For the first time in this engine installed contact graphite seals, which contributed to the reduction of air leakage almost 2 times.

According to research professionals, its efficiency amounted to 86%. These engines are known for their resistance even in severe climatic conditions. For aviation, and even more so military, such indicators are very important.

The first production of the company was open in Zaporizhia. In the early 2000s decided to replicate it completely to Russia. At first, production has used imported components. But today the installation of the VK-2500 type consists exclusively of domestic parts.

Only for 2021, the Russian manufacturer of gas turbine engines released about 300 copies of TWZ-117 and VK-2500. And for 2022, "Klimov" planned a production of 500 pieces.

These engines are popular today. Specialists "Klimov" continue to develop new technical and technological vectors of aviation development in Russia. Over these years, "Klimov" was transformed both externally and internal. And took the position of the world leader in the production of gas turbine engines.

What do you think, how long will these engines be able to take a leading position? And perhaps, the company "ODK-Klimov" is to change the name after such an impressive number of modernization?

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