The Klimov VK-2500 () is a Russian turboshaft aero engine. It is a high power derivative of the TV3-117VMA engine designed for hot and high performance.
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 maximum continuous performance and a take-off performance. Powers Ka-52. VK-2500-02 Has a maximum continuous performance and a take-off performance. Used by Ka-32, and Mi-35M, Mi-28N, Mi-28NE and Mi-28UB attack helicopters. VK-2500-03 Has maximum continuous performance and a take-off performance. Used by Mi-8AMTSh-V/VA and Mi-171Sh transport helicopters. VK-2500P-01 Equipped with revised FADEC. Rated at 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 for take-off and 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
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Klimov VK-2500