TV7-117ST turboprop engines designed and produced by ODK-Klimov of the United Engine Corporation (UEC) ensured the first flight of the latest Russian Il-112V airlifter. They performed normally, the UEC said. "TV7-117ST engine design is an important program of the UEC and the aircraft industry in general. A new turboprop engine for military-transport and regional aviation has been created," UEC CEO Alexander Artyukhov said.
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| Maiden flight of the Ilyushin Il-112V with ODK-Klimov TV7-117ST turboprop engines and AV-112 propellers of Aerosila (Picture source: UEC) |