Dowty Propellers Begins the Delivery of Propeller Systems for Antonov’s AN-132D Transport Aircraft Demonstrator
July 12 2016 - 11:50AM
Business Wire
Dowty Propellers has started component deliveries for propeller
systems that will equip the demonstrator for Antonov’s new AN-132
twin-engine transport aircraft.
Based on an agreement signed earlier this year, the twin-engine
AN-132D will utilise Dowty Propellers’ R408 propeller systems,
which already are in widespread service worldwide. For the
AN-132D’s ground and test flights, Dowty Propellers is providing
two R408 propeller systems for the Ukrainian aircraft
manufacturer’s demonstrator, along with a spare.
“We’ve established an excellent working relationship with
Antonov since signing the R408 propeller system’s supply agreement
in January; our teams are fully committed to making the AN-132D
demonstrator a success,” said Oliver Towers, president, Dowty
Propellers.
Dowty Propellers’ support for the AN-132D program will include
commissioning of the R408 propeller systems on the demonstrator
aircraft, the rigging of strain gauges for its ground and flight
testing, assistance during demonstration flights, along with
intermediate-level training for Antonov personnel to provide full
operational knowledge of the systems.
Dowty’s R408 system incorporates six all-composite blades with
advanced swept design and optimized ARA-D/A airfoil sections. It
provides excellent climb and cruise performance while generating
low noise levels, and the system’s modular configuration is
designed for low maintenance costs – eliminating mechanical
linkages to cockpit.
The AN-132D demonstrator is being developed by Antonov with
participation from Saudi Arabia’s King Abdulaziz City for Science
and Technology (KACST). This multi-purpose aircraft will be powered
by Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A turboprop engines, which have
already logged millions of flight hours with Dowty Propellers’ R408
system.
“For the AN-132 multipurpose transport program, Antonov Company
and our partner from Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have brought together
world leaders in the aviation field, and we are proud to count
Dowty Propellers as part of our team,” stated Oleksandr Kotsiuba,
president, Antonov Company. “As a result, we are sure that the
AN-132 will find a proper place in the market, and the AN-132D
demonstrator is the first step on this path.”
A leader in the development, manufacture and support of
electronically controlled, all-composite propeller systems, Dowty
Propellers provides solutions for the propulsion needs of today and
tomorrow. Its products are used in applications that range from
commercial airliners and military airlifters to multi-role
seaplanes and marine hovercraft. www.dowty.com
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