VK-1500
The engines VK-1500, VK-1500C, VK-1500B are designed to be used together with the AV-17 or AV-36 propellers in regional line airplanes accommodating up to 30 passengers.
The engine can be used in the An-3, An-38, and Be-132MK aircraft. High level of designing and production capabilities gave the opportunity to create the engines that feature high performance, reliability and long service life.
The engines comply with the requirements of Aviation Rules AP-33.
Main advantages:
- high economy
- reliability and trouble-free operation
- the engine is controlled by combined electro-hydraulic control and monitoring system featuring full electronic authority
- levels of pollutant emission and exhaust opasity are lower than those required by ICAO Standards
- low noise level
Basic specifications:
| Takeoff power condition (H=0, Mfl=0, ISA+250C) | |
| Propeller shaft horsepower, hp (kW) | 1500 (1103) |
| Specific fuel consumption, kg/eq.hp.h (kg/eqkW.h) | 0,234 (0,319) |
| Maximum cruise power condition (H=3000 m, Mfl=0.35, ISA+60C) | |
| Propeller shaft horsepower, hp (kW) | 1750 (1287) |
| Specific fuel consumption, kg/eq.hp.h (kg/eqkW.h) | 0,240 (0,326) |
| Dry weigth, max, kg | 310+10 |
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