The Central Institute of Aviation Engine Building named after P.I. Baranov (CIAM, part of the Research Center "Institute named after N.E. Zhukovsky") has successfully completed the development stage of the technical design of the aviation rotary piston engine RPD-150T in the class of 150 hp.
The engine is being developed by CIAM within the framework of the ROC by order of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation. The RPD-150T is designed to replace foreign-made engines on manned and unmanned aerial vehicles.
In December 2021, an interdepartmental commission consisting of specialists from the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia, specialized institutes and industry enterprises reviewed the results of the OCD stage. Experts noted that the materials give a complete picture of the aircraft engine design and fundamental technological solutions for its manufacture in industrial conditions. Also, the materials comply with regulatory and technical documents on the formation of the operational and technical appearance and organization of maintenance and repair.
The main task of the next stage will be the development of working design documentation for the manufacture of prototypes of the engine. The ROC is scheduled to be completed in 2024.
