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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Moscow, December 24 (Xinhua) — The maiden flight of the new prototype of the Russian-made light multirole aircraft LMS-901 "Baikal" successfully completed at the airfield of the Ural Civil Aviation Plant. The press service of the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade reported this on Wednesday.
The flight was part of a joint flight test of the new Russian VK-800 engine and the AV-901 propeller. The aircraft reached a speed of 210 km/h and an altitude of 400 meters. The flight proceeded as planned, and the aircraft demonstrated stability and control. The engine also demonstrated reliable operation.
According to Gennady Abramenkov, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, the test flight confirmed the feasibility of creating a fully Russian-made light aviation aircraft, which will ensure transport accessibility throughout the country, including hard-to-reach regions.
The nine-seat light multipurpose aircraft LMS-901 "Baikal" is designed to provide air connectivity to remote regions of Russia with underdeveloped airport infrastructure, particularly in the Far East and the Far North. The new VK-800 engine is adapted to harsh climatic conditions, including operation in the Arctic, taiga, and mountainous regions.
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