The Klimov TV2-117 (initially Isotov TV2-117) is a Soviet gas-turbine
turboshaft
A turboshaft engine is a form of gas turbine that is optimized to produce shaftpower rather than jet thrust. In concept, turboshaft engines are very similar to turbojets, with additional turbine expansion to extract heat energy from the exhaust ...
engine intended for helicopter use. Designed in the early 1960s by the
Isotov Design Bureau the engine became the first purpose built gas turbine engine for helicopter use by the Soviet Union with previous helicopter turbines being adapted aeroplane powerplants. It was later produced by
Klimov
The JSC Klimov (or Joint Stock Company Klimov) presently manufactures internationally certified gas turbine engines, main gearboxes and accessory drive gearboxes for transport aircraft.
Originally established as ''Kirill Klimov Experimental De ...
, production ending in 1997.
[Klimov TV2-117 product page](_blank)
Retrieved: 24 May 2012
The TV2-117 is claimed to be the most popular helicopter powerplant worldwide and has accumulated over 100 million hours in service.
Variants
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;TV2-117
:Base variant.
;TV2-117A
:Improved engine with more durable
compressor stator blades.
;TV2-117AG
:Carbon sealed shaft bearings
;TV2-117F
:Limited production of engine certified to
FAA
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is the largest transportation agency of the U.S. government and regulates all aspects of civil aviation in the country as well as over surrounding international waters. Its powers include air traffic m ...
airworthiness standards for Japan.
;TV2-117TG
:Multi-fuel variant, adapted to run on liquid petroleum gas and other fuels, such as gasoline an diesel fuel, and for use in cold climates.
Applications
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Antonov An-24
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(intended coupled turboprop application)
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Mil Mi-8
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It is now produced by Russia.
In addition t ...
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Mil Mi-14
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Design and development
Formal development of an anti-submarine warf ...
Specifications (TV2-117A)
See also
References
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1960s turboshaft engines
TV2-117