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New Russian Geared Turbofan Could Re-engine the Ruslan
The Kuznetsov PD30 geared turbofan is proposed for the An-124 Ruslan airlifter, and a possible future Russian widebody airliner. (Photo: Vladimir Karnozov)
The Kuznetsov PD30 geared turbofan is proposed for the An-124 Ruslan airlifter, and a possible future Russian widebody airliner. (Photo: Vladimir Karnozov)

The Kuznetsov design bureau, part of the United Engine Corporation (ODK), unveiled a new geared turbofan design at the Engines 2000 exhibition in Moscow last month. The PD30 is proposed for an upgrade to the Antonov An-124 Ruslan heavy airlifter, which is currently powered by the Ukrainian Ivchenko Progress D18T. The PD30 could also power Russia’s proposed widebody airliner, known as Airplane 2020.