Klimov VK-1600V
UEC-Klimov VK-1600V helicopter turboshaft designed for the Ka-62 and other 5–8 ton multipurpose helicopters. Rostec documents 1,400 hp takeoff power, 1,750 hp emergency power, FADEC/BARK-15V controls, and successful demonstrator testing; current certification and in-service lifecycle remain unknown.
Identity
- Aliases
- VK-1600VВК-1600ВUEC-Klimov VK-1600V
- Domains
- aviation
- Identity Level
- model
- Kind
- turboshaft
- Name
- Klimov VK-1600V
- Status
- unknown
Details
- Air Breathing Specs
- Shaft Power Kw
- 1,044
- Description
- UEC-Klimov VK-1600V helicopter turboshaft designed for the Ka-62 and other 5–8 ton multipurpose helicopters. Rostec documents 1,400 hp takeoff power, 1,750 hp emergency power, FADEC/BARK-15V controls, and successful demonstrator testing; current certification and in-service lifecycle remain unknown.
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- Creation Time
- August 14, 2026 at 12:52:00 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 14, 2026 at 12:52:00 UTC
Other
- Sources
- Accessed Date
- 2026-08-14
- Note
- Rostec reports 25 successful demonstrator starts, Ka-62 application, 1,400 hp takeoff and 1,750 hp emergency power, FADEC, and BARK-15V controls.
- Publisher
- Rostec
- Title
- Rostec Successfully Performs a Test Program of VK-1600V Engine for Ka-62 Helicopter
- Accessed Date
- 2026-08-14
- Note
- Rostec places VK-1600V in the 1,300–1,800 hp class and documents its Ka-62 design and airworthiness-review boundary.
- Publisher
- Rostec
- Title
- Klimov Presents Design of VK-1600V Engine