Russian SJ-100 aircraft completes maiden flight.
Scoop on the SJ-100's Progress and PD-8 Engine Testing
Latest News on the SJ-100 Aircraft
Get the inside scoop on the latest happenings with the SJ-100 aircraft, including its certification tests, flight performance, and the PD-8 engine:
Recent Advancements and Certification Tests
- Maiden Flights Galore: The most recent SJ-100 prototype (MSN97003) has started flying, with a high percentage of domestically produced components, including the PD-8 engines. Another SJ-100 equipped with PD-8 engines also took its first flight around the same time[1][3].
- Certification Timeline: United Aircraft has set a goal to complete the certification tests for the SJ-100 by the end of 2025, paving the way for deliveries in 2026. The certification process includes rigorous testing in a wide range of temperature conditions[1][4].
- Hitting the Skies Hard: The volume of flight tests is scheduled to ramp up, with approximately 200 flights planned by year's end[4].
Flight Performance
- PD-8 Engine Power: The SJ-100 is being engineered with the PD-8 engine, marking a shift towards increasing domestic manufacturing and minimizing dependence on foreign parts. This shift is in line with Russia's import-substitution program[1][3].
- Improved Performance: The new design and domestic components are intended to boost the aircraft's overall performance and technological independence[1][2].
PD-8 Engine Integration
- Engine Tests and Modifications: United Aircraft initiated flight-testing the PD-8 engine using a customized Superjet 100 in March 2025. This engine upgrade is essential for the SJ-100's certification and commercial success, as it replaces the traditional PowerJet SaM146 engines[1].
- Domestic Systems Integration: A third prototype aircraft will focus on testing the compatibility between the PD-8 engines and other domestic onboard systems, accelerating the certification process[1].
Stay tuned as the SJ-100 project continues to evolve, aiming for potential commercial success in the near future.
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- The SJ-100 aircraft, equipped with PD-8 engines, has been confirmed for multiple maiden flights in recent times, showcasing the progress of the Rostec-backed project.
- United Aircraft aims to secure airworthiness certification for the SJ-100 by the end of 2025, with a focus on domestic technology and science leading the way in space-and-astronomy and aviation industries.
- Onboard system compatibility tests involving the PD-8 engines and other domestic systems will be conducted on a third prototype aircraft, further solidifying the SJ-100's airworthiness.
- The development and testing of the PD-8 engine, being implemented for the SJ-100's power needs, is a part of Russia's commitment to import-substitution and technology growth in the aviation sector.
