Rotorcraft
Turbomeca Woos Russians with Co-Development Offer
The French offer is to share expenses on condition that the engine would be selected for the Russian rotary-wing designs with the best export prospects.
The Kamov Ka-62 and (inset) Ka-226 are powered by Turbomeca engines. The French company wants to extend its Russian business with a partnership to further develop the RTM322 turboshaft. (Photos: Vladimir Karnozov).
The Kamov Ka-62 and (inset) Ka-226 are powered by Turbomeca engines. The French company wants to extend its Russian business with a partnership to further develop the RTM322 turboshaft. (Photos: Vladimir Karnozov).

Turbomeca is negotiating with Russia’s United Engine Corp (Russian acronym ODK) to co-develop a new 3,000-shp engine based on the RTM322 but using the new Tech3000 core. The Safran subsidiary has already established a strong presence in Russia, with 200 engines in service and new ones selected to power the Ka-62 and Ka-226 helicopters.

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