Klimov VK-1600V
UEC-Klimov VK-1600V is a development-stage helicopter turboshaft for the Ka-62 and other 5–8 tonne multipurpose and special helicopters. Rostec reports 1,400 hp takeoff power (1,044 kW stored), 1,750 hp at the 2.5-minute emergency setting, FADEC/BARK-15V control, successful demonstrator-test milestones, and a 10% reduction in delivery mass versus comparable engines; no type certification or in-service lifecycle is asserted here.
Identity
- Aliases
- VK-1600VВК-1600ВUEC-Klimov VK-1600V
- Domains
- aviation
- Identity Level
- model
- Kind
- turboshaft
- Name
- Klimov VK-1600V
- Status
- development
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- Shaft Power
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- Description
- UEC-Klimov VK-1600V is a development-stage helicopter turboshaft for the Ka-62 and other 5–8 tonne multipurpose and special helicopters. Rostec reports 1,400 hp takeoff power (1,044 kW stored), 1,750 hp at the 2.5-minute emergency setting, FADEC/BARK-15V control, successful demonstrator-test milestones, and a 10% reduction in delivery mass versus comparable engines; no type certification or in-service lifecycle is asserted here.
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- Creation Time
- August 14, 2026 at 12:52:00 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 21, 2026 at 18:16:54 UTC
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- 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
- Accessed Date
- 2026-08-21
- Note
- Rostec reports completed demonstrator testing, assembled pilot samples, planned remaining bench testing, and planned Ka-62 flight tests; it also reports 1,400 hp takeoff power, 1,750 hp 2.5-minute power, BARK-15V control, and a 10% delivery-mass reduction. These milestones support development status without establishing certification or service.
- Publisher
- Rostec / United Engine Corporation
- Title
- Rostec Completed Testing of the VK-1600V Helicopter-Engine Demonstrator