03-Jan-22 - The upgraded Russian Helicopters Ka-226T makes its first circular flight. The helicopter was dubbed “Climber” due to its suitability for high altitude flights #climber
02-Feb-21 - Russian company Klimov, part of Rostec, has started testing the first VK-650V
prototype for the Ka-226T and Ansat-U light helicopters which are currently powered by foreign turbine engines #engine
04-Jan-21 - Russian Klimov company unveiled demonstrator of the new VK-650V 650hp turboshaft engine developed to replace the Safran Arrius 2 in use by the Ka-226T helicopter. Certification scheduled for 2024 and expected to be used also by Ansat-U and VTR-500 #engine
11-Sep-19 - Klimov-UEC company, part of Rostec, has begun the development of the VK-650V gas turbine turboshaft engine for the Ka-226T light helicopter which are currently powered by a pair of French Safran Arrius 2G1 #Ka226T
