Ukraine showed off a low-profile technology: China needs to use it to build heavyweight equipment
The advanced heavy-duty helicopter model jointly developed by China and Russia was publicly unveiled. From the appearance, the aircraft The design plan has made new technical adjustments, which may be an indicator update based on actual needs. According to Russia, the advanced heavy-duty helicopter project is progressing smoothly, all basic technical parameters have been confirmed, and development work will begin at the end of 2017.
The development of advanced heavy-duty helicopters refers to the existing achievements of the Mi-26 helicopter. The Mi-26 is the largest heavy-lift helicopter in the world, with a take-off weight of about 56 tons. The aircraft uses two D-136 turboshaft engines produced by the Ukrainian Motor Sich Company. The power provided by the two engines is 17,500 kilowatts. The actual flight speed of the Mi-26 is close to 300 kilometers per hour, and the maximum flight distance can reach more than 1,900 kilometers.
Of course, the design and production of advanced heavy-duty helicopters are mainly planned with reference to China's actual needs, so China can choose to add some appropriate technologies and accessories.
The new D-136 engine produced by Ukrainian Motorsich Company may also be used in advanced heavy-duty helicopters. The performance of the improved D-136 engine will be further improved and will be more in line with China's index requirements. Therefore, China may consider purchasing this engine product and using it as a standard engine for advanced heavy-duty helicopters.
China has a huge demand for heavy-lift helicopters, and hundreds of heavy-lift helicopters will be put into production. Russia can gain profits by cooperating with China in the research and development of heavy-duty helicopters, while China can meet its usage needs and at the same time promote the development of domestic heavy-duty helicopter technology. ?
Therefore, the development of advanced heavy-duty helicopters is of positive significance to both China and Russia.