I see echoes of Soloviev design philosophy.
If blades can handle 1500°C, that’s real tech.
100% domestic build is impressive under sanctions.
But domestic supply chain still has gaps.
Reminds me of the Kuznetsov NK-32 comeback.
Sanctions pushed them, but this is resilience.
Four turbines/year won’t replace Western imports.
Could be Russia’s first step toward next-gen engines.
Aviation fans want to see it fly, not just power plants.
This might seed new supersonic projects down the line.