As we all know, we have always been a major customer of Russian arms sales overseas, which has also created a lot of foreign exchange for Russia. From Su-27 and Su-35 fighter jets to S-400 air defense missiles, almost Russia wants to export. Yes, we will all consider it, so the development of arms sales and trade between the two countries has always maintained a steady forward development. At the same time, China is also the first overseas customer of the Russian S-400. When this air defense weapon arrived, it immediately attracted purchases from India and Turkey, which also opened up more markets for Russia. However, recently there has been good news about arms sales from Russia. According to reports on December 2, local time, Russia plans to deliver another 100 helicopter engines to China in 2021-2022.
has been verified by the Chinese side and confirmed that it meets the use standards. The Chinese side will purchase the VK-2500PS-03 turbo engine in accordance with the contract. This is the latest and improved engine that can be installed on the helicopters of the Kamov and Mili Design Bureau . Moreover, it has been significantly upgraded on the basis of the traditional VK-2500 engine, and the output power after takeoff can reach 2500 horsepower. At the same time, it also improves the service life. After this type of engine is equipped, it can be greatly improved in mountainous and hot regions. It can fly at an altitude of 6000 meters above sea level, and can be used in extreme temperature environments of minus 50 degrees to minus 60 degrees. Can satisfy the job.
Currently, China is equipped with 500 Mi-8 and Mi-171 helicopters, and it is also the largest overseas customer of Russian military helicopters. The PLA’s armed forces are equipped with military aviation units. For China and Russia, the future cooperation between engines and helicopters will have broader prospects. At the same time, this transaction is second only to Su-35S and S. -Another big order after 400. After installing the Mi-171 helicopter with the VK-2500 engine, it can successfully complete difficult and dangerous tasks such as forest fire fighting, transportation, and disaster relief in plateau areas.
However, some people have expressed doubts. With my country’s capabilities, not only can we build Zhi-10 and Zhi-19 gunships, but also transport helicopters such as Zhi-18 and Zhi-20. Why should we purchase Russian helicopters? Engine. Although our Zhi-18 has achieved mass production, its maximum take-off weight is only 13.8 tons. Although the Zhi-20 is a heavy-duty helicopter, it can also replace the Black Hawk helicopter in the plateau area, but it has not yet achieved mass production. Can't meet the needs. The engine imported from Russia can directly replace the engines of the past Mi-8 and Mi-171 helicopters, which can meet current needs and ensure that the troops can fight at any time and win.
