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Russia’s Baikal Plane Takes First Flight With New Homegrown Engine: Ministry

Russia’s Baikal Plane Takes First Flight With New Homegrown Engine: Ministry

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Russia’s Baikal Plane Takes First Flight With New Homegrown Engine: MinistryThe upgraded prototype of the LMS-901 Baikal light aircraft has successfully... 23.02.2026, Sputnik Africa

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Russia’s Baikal Plane Takes First Flight With New Homegrown Engine: MinistryThe upgraded prototype of the LMS-901 Baikal light aircraft has successfully completed a 10-minute test flight, reaching an altitude of 300 meters and a speed of 190 km/h, Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia announced.Designed for regional routes, the aircraft is intended to replace a long-serving Soviet-era plane.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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