OREANDA-NEWS.  July 03, 2012. Russian Technologies State corporation and JSC “United Aircraft Corporation” signed agreement on cooperation, reported the press-centre of UAC.

Parties decided to broaden cooperation, for both of them are interested in long-term and mutually profitable cooperation aimed at creation and promotion of MC-21 equipped with PD-14/PD-14A at internal and international markets.

PD-14 is fifth generation engine with 14 tons thrust, designed as part of program aimed at creation of engine family with 9-18 tons thrust is the first Russian civil engine invention during last 25 years. Its unique performance exceeds respective competitors parameters. PD-14 is based on classic double-flow scheme without mixing of internal and external flows and that results in 12-16% fuel economy, hazardous emission (by 30-45% lower than САЕР 6) and noise level reduction. Noise requirements will be satisfied with installation of new 2nd generation noise reduction system and new fan. May 30, first PD-14 engine demonstrator was assembled and put to test PD-14 is being created under cooperation of the majority of United Engine Corporation enterprises: Aviadvigatel, Permsky Engine Plant, Star, UMPO, Motor, Saturn, Salut.

Overall investments to PD-14 is 70 billion rubles. Certification is planned for 2015 and serial production for 2017.