Russia's Import-Substituted Ka-226T Helicopter Completes Maiden Flight
AI summaryRussian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Rostec, has initiated flight trials of the import-substituted Ka-226T helicopter equipped with the domestic VK-650V engine. The maiden flight, which lasted 20 minutes, tested the aircraft's stability and steerability. Rostec officials expressed confidence in the helicopter's commercial prospects, highlighting its versatility and the technological independence achieved through import substitution.