Ivchenko AI-8

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AI-8
Type Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)
National origin USSR
Manufacturer Ivchenko / Ivchenko-Progress / Motor Sich

The Ivchenko AI-8 is an aircraft auxiliary power unit developed and produced by Ivchenko-Progress and Motor Sich.

Contents

Variants

AI-8
The base model which is used to generate electricity or supply compressed air to air-start systems. It can also be used as cabin heating if necessary.


Specifications (AI-8)

Data from Aircraft engines of the World 1970 [1]

General characteristics

Components

Performance

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References

  1. Wilkinson, Paul H. (1970). Aircraft engines of the World 1970 (21st ed.). Washington D.C.: Paul H. Wilkinson. p. 216.