Klimov VK-2500

The Klimov VK-2500 is a Russian turboshaft aero engine, a high power derivative of the TV3-117VMA engine, also for hot and high.

Design
It differs from the older versions in having an extended overhaul period of the engine hot components, extra gas-dynamic stability at varying duties, engine parameters accuracy and engine control quality, enhanced monitoring depth providing operation of the engine according to its technical condition and better weight characteristics and overall dimensions.

Variants

 * VK-2500-01
 * Has a 1500 shp maximum continuous performance and a 2000 shp take-off performance. Powers Ka-52.


 * VK-2500-02
 * Has a 1500 shp maximum continuous performance and a 2200 shp take-off performance. Used by Ka-32, and Mi-35M, Mi-28N, Mi-28NE and Mi-28UB attack helicopters.


 * VK-2500-03
 * Has 1750 shp maximum continuous performance and a 2400 shp take-off performance. Used by Mi-8AMTSh-V/VA and Mi-171Sh transport helicopters.


 * VK-2500P-01
 * Equipped with revised FADEC. Rated at 2500 shp take-off power. Powers Mi-28NM.


 * VK-2500M
 * Next generation derivative of VK-2500 under development by Klimov, with planned reduced fuel burn and weight. Rated at 2600 shp for take-off and 2200 shp continuous power. Deliveries planned by 2023.


 * TV3-117VMA-SB3
 * Ukrainian designation for VK-2500.

Applications

 * Kamov Ka-50
 * Kamov Ka-52
 * Mil Mi-28
 * Mi-8AMTSh
 * Mi-17V-7
 * Mi-171A2
 * Mi-171E