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The VK-1600B engine completes the test, which will be installed in the card-62 helicopter in 2024

Crimov's parent company Russia joint engine company said that by 2024, the VK-1600B engine will be installed on the KA-62 helicopter as an experimental prototype. The helicopter is the target model of the VK-1600B engine.

"Rostec" said that the VK-1600B engine is not only suitable for a type of helicopter, but also a helicopter made from foreign manufacturing, but also can also be used in the modified version for drones, light passenger aircraft and regional transport aircraft.

The chief designer of the project Anton Korosov said: "The VK-1600B engine has high fuel efficiency and low life cycle cost. The take-off power of thevk-1600B engine is 1400 horsepower, and the 2.5-minute emergency power is 1750 horsepower. Compared with similar products, we have successfully reduced the weight by 10%and reduced fuel consumption rates in various power modes. "