Familiar engine problem looms over new Russian trainer aircraft
The initial prototype of the UTS-800 was displayed last month at Army-2021. (Credit: VPK/Mikhail Zherdev)
Where does development of the UTS-800 leave Russian MoD plans to buy the Yak-152 trainer aircraft?
The Ural Civil Aviation Plant (UZGA) unveiled the first prototype of its UTS-800 trainer aircraft at the Army-2021 defence show in Russia last month.
The aircraft is to be equipped with the VK-800S turboprop engine which is also being developed by UZGA.
The UTS-800 has been demonstrated to Russian Minister of Defence Sergey Shoigu. According to the designers, the production of the UTS-800 is not dependent on imports and the cost of a flight hour should not exceed RUB25,000 ($340).
The first flight is planned for October 2021.
| Weight (empty) | 1,706kg |
| MTOW | 2,560kg |
| Max. range | 1,800km |
| Top speed | 460km/h |
| Cruising |
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