Klimov

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The Kirill Klimov OKB under the direction of Vladimir Yakovlevich Klimov (Владимир Яковлевич Климов) (1892-1962) designed engines for Soviet aircraft. The OKB was formed in the early 1930s to produce and improve upon the liquid-cooled Hispano-Suiza 12Y V-12 piston engine for which USSR acquired a license. After World War II, Klimov OKB was tasked with producing and improving upon the British Rolls-Royce Derwent and Rolls-Royce Nene turbojets.

Engines:

• M-100
• M-103
• M-105 (VK-105)
• VK-106
• VK-107 and VK-108
• Klimov RD-33
• RD-45 and VK-1
• RD-500

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