Klimov VK-650V
UEC-Klimov VK-650V light-helicopter turboshaft with 650 hp takeoff power. Rostec documents Russian type certification and readiness for commercial production, with Ansat and Ka-226T applications; current in-service lifecycle remains unknown.
Identity
- Aliases
- VK-650VВК-650ВUEC-Klimov VK-650V
- Domains
- aviation
- Identity Level
- model
- Kind
- turboshaft
- Name
- Klimov VK-650V
- Status
- unknown
Details
- Air Breathing Specs
- Shaft Power Kw
- 484.7
- Description
- UEC-Klimov VK-650V light-helicopter turboshaft with 650 hp takeoff power. Rostec documents Russian type certification and readiness for commercial production, with Ansat and Ka-226T applications; current in-service lifecycle remains unknown.
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Assets & Meta
- Creation Time
- August 14, 2026 at 12:49:23 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 14, 2026 at 12:49:23 UTC
Other
- Sources
- Accessed Date
- 2026-08-14
- Note
- Rostec states that VK-650V is type certified in Russia and ready for commercial production, designed for Ansat and Ka-226T light helicopters.
- Publisher
- Rostec
- Title
- UEC will Demonstrate the Latest Russian Airplanes and Helicopter Engines at Aero India
- Accessed Date
- 2026-08-14
- Note
- Rostec identifies the VK-650V as a 500–600 hp-class Klimov engine program for Ansat, Ka-226T, and other light helicopters, with FADEC and modular design; this older development evidence does not establish current service lifecycle.
- Publisher
- Rostec
- Title
- Rostec to Fit the Ansat Helicopter with VK-650V Engine