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SJ-100 With PD-8 Engine Touches Max Altitude, Ansat and Mi-38 Helicopter Upgrades
Apr 9, 2025
1. Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SJ-100) with PD-8 Engines
Title: "Russia’s NEW Superjet 100 Just SHATTERED Records (PD-8 Engine Test)"
Synopsis:
Russia’s SJ-100 passenger jet just hit a major milestone—reaching 11,300 meters (37,000 feet) in its latest test flight with fully Russian-made PD-8 engines! This is a HUGE step in ditching foreign tech. We break down:
✅ Why this test matters for Russia’s aviation future
✅ Key specs (Mach 0.78 speed, 3-hour flight)
✅ How PD-8 engines outperformed expectations
✅ What’s next before commercial rollout
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2. Ansat-M Light Helicopter
Title: "Russia’s Ansat-M Helicopter is NOW Stronger Than Ever (Upgrades Revealed)"
Synopsis:
Russia’s Ansat-M helicopter is dropping Western parts—and gaining more power, range, and ice resistance! Here’s what’s new:
🔥 VK-650V engines (replacing Pratt & Whitney)
💪 Payload boosted to 3,800kg
❄️ Advanced anti-icing system (flying in ANY weather)
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The prototype of the Sukcoy Superjet 100
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passenger airliner with domestically
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produced PD8 engines has reached its
0:09
maximum flight altitude for the first
0:11
time. According to the press service of
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the United Aircraft Corporation, the
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Superjet with PD8 engines developed
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through broad cooperation among Rosc
0:21
Enterprises has reached a maximum flight
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altitude of 11,300 m and a speed of Mach
0:28
0.78 during its latest test flight. The
0:31
flight lasted 3 hours and 13 minutes.
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This elevation is the altitude set by
0:36
the manufacturer according to the
0:38
aircraft's technical specifications.
0:40
During the flight, the engine's gas
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dynamic stability was tested at
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altitudes of 3,00
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7,600, 9,000, and 11,300 m at various
0:52
speeds from the minimum allowed to
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cruising speeds. Fuel consumption runs
0:57
were also conducted at cruising
0:58
altitude, level flights at constant
1:01
speed to assess the aircraft's fuel
1:03
efficiency with the new main power
1:05
plant. The PD8 engines demonstrated
1:07
stable performance at all tested
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altitudes, speeds, and operating modes.
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In total, the aircraft has spent
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approximately 11 hours in the air during
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flight testing. In March, the Rosc State
1:19
Corporation announced that the SJ100
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aircraft, an import substituting version
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of the Sukcoy Superjet 100, made its
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first flight with a Russian PD8 engine
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in Kamsolk. The Russian Ministry of
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Industry and Trade has initiated
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substantial initiatives to enhance the
1:37
competitiveness of its helicopters,
1:39
increasing their
1:40
performance. This phase is a critical
1:42
stage in the development of the domestic
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aviation sector. The country has
1:46
allocated 5.7 billion rubles for the
1:49
development of multi-roll helicopters,
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ANSAT M and my 30H2. The ANSOT M light
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helicopter which is manufactured by
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Kazan Helicopters is currently
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undergoing a comprehensive modernization
2:03
program that is designed to improve its
2:05
capabilities and decrease its dependence
2:07
on imported components. The Russian
2:10
Ministry of Industry and Trade is
2:12
providing support for this initiative
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which underscores the strategic
2:16
significance of domestic aviation
2:19
development. One of the primary
2:20
enhancements entails replacing all
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imported components with equivalents
2:24
manufactured in Russia. For instance,
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ODK Climoff has developed the VK 650V
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engines for the helicopter, replacing
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the
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PW207K engines previously supplied by
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Prattton Whitney Canada. This transition
2:39
also involves the replacement of
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foreignmade control systems and
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autopilot mechanisms with locally
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manufactured alternatives. Another
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substantial enhancement is the ONSAT M's
2:50
increase in maximum launch weight, which
2:52
will increase from 3,600 kg to 3,800 kg.
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This improved enabled by structural
2:59
modifications, including the
3:01
incorporation of new rotor blades with
3:03
enhanced aerodynamics and a greater
3:05
proportion of composite materials in the
3:07
helicopter's design, which now
3:10
constitutes 35% of its structure.
3:13
Furthermore, critical components such as
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the blades, power plant, and cockpit
3:18
windows are undergoing testing for an
3:21
advanced anti-icing system. The
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helicopter's operational versatility
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will be further enhanced by the ability
3:28
to operate in icing conditions without
3:30
restrictions once this system is
3:32
completely implemented. Additionally,
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the modernization program emphasizes the
3:36
extension of the service life of
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critical components to enhance
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durability and decrease maintenance
3:42
expenses over time. Enhancements to
3:45
avionic systems complement these
3:47
upgrades by facilitating operations in
3:50
zero visibility conditions and extending
3:52
the flight range up to 800 km with
3:56
additional fuel containers. The
3:58
significance of these developments to
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Russia's aviation industry is
4:02
underscored by the federal government's
4:04
allocation of 3.95 billion rubles to
4:08
finance them. The upgraded ONSADM is
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intended for a diverse range of missions
4:13
such as VIP travel, medical transport,
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and other specialized operations. Its
4:19
objective is to effectively compete with
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European counterparts and to support
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Russia's overarching objective of
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achieving self-reliance in aviation
4:27
technology through these improvements.
4:29
As part of a modernization initiative
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backed by the Russian Ministry of
4:33
Industry and Trade, the
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MY38.2 medium transport helicopter is
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expected to undergo substantial
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improvements.
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The objective of these enhancements is
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to enhance the helicopter's operational
4:46
capabilities and integrate domestically
4:48
produced components, thereby ensuring a
4:51
greater degree of independence from
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foreign suppliers. The program is
4:55
expected to be completed by December
4:57
2027 and has been allocated a total of
5:01
1.76 billion rubles. The reinforcement
5:04
of the transmission and rotor systems is
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a critical component of the enhancement
5:08
of performance and durability. The
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helicopter's design will also be
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modified to incorporate wholly
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Russian-made components, thereby
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maintaining the import substitution
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trend that has characterized recent
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advancements in Russian
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aviation. The change is a continuation
5:25
of the MY38's previous modifications,
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which included the replacement of
5:30
foreign alternatives with Kleov TV717
5:34
VUVE engines. The my 38A2 is already
5:37
recognized for its robust construction
5:38
and versatility which are exemplified by
5:41
its advanced rotor designs and the use
5:43
of composite materials in its
5:46
fuselage. It has a maximum takeoff
5:48
weight of 15.6 tons and can accommodate
5:51
up to 40 passengers or 5 tons of
5:54
payload. With the addition of fuel
5:57
tanks, the helicopter's flight range can
5:59
be extended to 1,000 km, rendering it
6:02
appropriate for both military and
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civilian
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applications. It is anticipated that
6:08
these improvements will further broaden
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its scope of responsibilities, which
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will encompass specialized missions such
6:15
as offshore operations and those in
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extreme weather conditions. The
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MY38-2 endeavors to bolster its status
6:22
as a competitive option in the global
6:24
market and contribute to Russia's
6:27
overarching objective of attaining
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technological self-sufficiency in
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aviation manufacturing through these
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enhancements. The primary objective is
6:35
to conclude the project by December
6:37
2027. Serial production is anticipated
6:41
to commence in 2026, marking a
6:43
significant milestone in implementing
6:45
the Russian helicopter supply program
6:47
through 2030. The ANSAT's inaugural
6:50
flight with the new Russian VK 650V
6:53
engine is anticipated to occur this
6:56
month. Now, do you think Russia is more
6:59
successful in indigenizing the
7:00
helicopter than planes? Let us know in
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