Aircraft
New Engines For Russia’s Heavy-lift Helicopter
The country’s drive to eliminate reliance on Ukrainian powerplants continues, with the Mi-26 next in line.
The Mi-26T is currently powered by two Ukrainian D-136 turboshafts. (Photo: Vladimir Karnozov)
The Mi-26T is currently powered by two Ukrainian D-136 turboshafts. (Photo: Vladimir Karnozov)

Russian engine company Aviadvigatel is developing a turboshaft that can power the Mil Mi-26T, based on the PD-14 turbofan that is now being flown an Il-76 testbed. Current versions of the heavy-lift helicopter use twin D136 engines that were developed by Ivchenko Progress and are in production at Motor-Sich, both companies based in Zaporozhie, Ukraine.


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