UZGA UTS-800
The UZGA 'UTS-800' is a two-seat turboprop basic trainer built by Ural Works of Civil Aviation in Yekaterinburg, Russia. It is a licence-built version of the Diamond DART 450.
The UTS-800 is intended to replace the L-39 Albatros in Russian Air Force service and operate alongside the Yak-130 advanced jet trainer, offering a more cost-effective platform for basic flight training.
Development
On 28 October 2023 the first flight of the UTS-800 took place at Uktus Airport in Yekaterinburg, Due to the intended Klimov VK-800 engine still undergoing development, the aircraft was equipped with a General Electric H80 engine.On 28 December 2024, two aircraft were delivered to the Russian Ministry of Defence for further testing.
Design
The UTS-800 is a low-wing, cantilever monoplane with enclosed tandem seating. It is planned to be powered by a single Klimov VK-800 turboprop engine, equipped with an Aerosila propeller. The aircraft is fitted with Zvezda K-93 zero-zero ejection seats, as part of the KSAP-800 emergency escape system.The UTS-800 is a development of the Diamond DART 450, adapted by UZGA.