
The Novosibirsk State Technical University (NSTU) in Russia has created an aluminium engine for Yak-52 airplane. This all-aluminium engine is 50 kg lighter than the previous steel engine. According to a TASS report, the engine will be installed on Yak-52 two-seat planes.

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"The world’s first aircraft engine fully made of aluminium has been developed by designers of the basic Novosibirsk State Technical University. Even the parts exposed to the highest loads are made of aluminium, namely, the crankshaft, cylinder barrels and the flywheel,” the Novosibirsk Region Ministry of Education, Science and Innovation Policy said.
Aluminium alloy is the perfect choice for manufacturing aircraft body parts and engines due to its corrosion resistant, high strength, less expensive qualities.
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