Klimov VK-2500 explained

The Klimov VK-2500 is a Russian turboshaft aero engine, a high power derivative of the TV3-117VMA engine, also for hot and high.^[1]

Design

It differs from the older versions in having an extended overhaul period of the engine hot components, extra gas-dynamic stability at varying duties, engine parameters accuracy and engine control quality, enhanced monitoring depth providing operation of the engine according to its technical condition and better weight characteristics and overall dimensions.

Variants

VK-2500-01

Has a 15000NaN0 maximum continuous performance and a 20000NaN0 take-off performance. Powers Ka-52.

VK-2500-02

Has a 15000NaN0 maximum continuous performance and a 22000NaN0 take-off performance. Used by Ka-32,^[2] and Mi-35M, Mi-28N, Mi-28NE and Mi-28UB attack helicopters.

VK-2500-03

Has 17500NaN0 maximum continuous performance and a 24000NaN0 take-off performance. Used by Mi-8AMTSh-V/VA and Mi-171Sh transport helicopters.

VK-2500P-01

Equipped with revised FADEC. Rated at 25000NaN0 take-off power. Powers Mi-28NM.

VK-2500M

Next generation derivative of VK-2500 under development by Klimov, with planned reduced fuel burn and weight. Rated at 26000NaN0 for take-off and 22000NaN0 continuous power. Deliveries planned by 2023.

TV3-117VMA-SB3

Ukrainian designation for VK-2500.

Applications

Kamov Ka-50
Kamov Ka-52
Mil Mi-28
Mi-8AMTSh
Mi-17V-7
Mi-171A2
Mi-171E

References

Mladenov . Alexander . Power Struggle . . August 2021 . 101 . 2 . 50–56 . 0306-5634.

External links

Klimov VK-2500

Notes and References

http://klimov.ru/en/production/helicopter/VK-2500/ Klimov VK-2500
Web site: VK-2500 - Klimov factory.