Overview
- Russia’s Ministry of Industry and Trade released footage showing the inaugural test sortie.
- United Engine Corporation reports the VK-650V advanced from rapid development to serial production readiness.
- The VK-650V is presented as the first domestic engine for light helicopters with takeoff weight up to 4 tonnes.
- The engine features a modern digital automatic regulation system.
- The Mi-34M1 is a modernized member of the Mi-34 family, with further flight testing and certification expected next.