Russian PD-35 Engine Faces Hurdles in Development Timeline - Also PD-38, PD-28, PD-24

Russia’s PD-35 engine, a groundbreaking development in the aviation industry, is poised to redefine the country’s capabilities in large aircraft propulsion. The PD-35, a fifth-generation turbojet engine with a thrust of 35 tons, is designed for wide-body passenger aircraft and heavy transport planes. Its development began in 2016 at Perm’s Aviadvigatel and Rybinsk’s Saturn. Key features and potential applications of the PD-35 include: Unprecedented power: The PD-35 is the most powerful engine ever developed in Russia, surpassing previous domestic offerings in terms of size and thrust. Versatility: The engine is designed to power a range of aircraft, from wide-body passenger jets to heavy transport planes and even potential military transport aircraft like the Il-76. International potential: The PD-35 could be offered to foreign manufacturers like COMAC as an alternative powerplant for their aircraft, such as the C929. Domestic applications: The engine is expected to drive the remotorization of the Il-96-400M into a two-engine version and could replace the Ukrainian D-18T on the An-124 cargo plane. Variants: There are references to PD-38 as meant for bigger twin-engine planes PD-28 for a possible successor to the An-225 Mriya or its lightweight version and PD-24 for a possible successor to the Antonov An-124 Ruslan, as well as options for ground-based gas pumping stations. Despite significant progress, the development of the PD-35 has faced challenges and uncertainties. The final thrust of the engine has not been definitively determined, with estimates ranging from 26 to 35 tons. Additionally, the development timeline has been impacted by other engine programs and global events. Be a Member for exclusive privileges -