Perspective training and training aircraft Yak-152 can receive a Russian engine not as replacing the German Red A03T V12, but as its analog, explained RIA Novosti General Director of the Central Institute of Aviation Motor Station named after Peter Baranova Mikhail Gordin.
“It is also discussed the possibility of designing a new 500-strong diesel engine not to replace the RED engine, but as its analog for the Yak-152 aircraft. The fact is that it is difficult to create a replacement that is difficult, the main complexity lies in the successful layout and use of components who are not produced in Russia, “said the head.
According to him, the question of the need to put on Yak-152 refers to the competencies of the developer and the customer. “In any case, this is the subject of a separate experimental development,” the general director noted.
In June 2016, one of the leaders of the Irkutsky aircraft carrion of the Irkut Corporation Sergey Yamanov said that the Ministry of Defense of Russia ordered 150 light training aircraft Yak-152, intended for primary learning of future military pilots.
Currently, three experienced Yak-152 aircraft produced.
RED A03 engine is designed in Germany under the direction of the led from Russia Vladimir Reichlin on the funds of the Russian Holding “Finam”.