Russia Flies Ansat Helo Using Domestically Produced Engine

First flight of Ansat with the Russian-made VK-650V turboshafts (Photo credits – Russian Helicopters)

First flight of Ansat with the Russian-made VK-650V turboshafts.

Credit: Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters has logged the first flight of its Ansat light twin rotorcraft powered by locally produced engines after sanctions cut off the supply of the model’s Western powerplant. The helicopter was powered by Russian VK-650V turboshaft engines, replacing RTX’s Canadian-made PW207K engines...

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