VK-2500 (in later variants)
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The VK-2500 (in later variants) is a modernized Russian turboshaft engine used in upgraded helicopters like the Mi-17, offering increased power, improved reliability, and better high-altitude performance compared to its predecessors.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| VK-2500 (in later variants) canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T6348456 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: VK-2500 (in later variants) Context triple: [Mi-17, engineModel, VK-2500 (in later variants)]
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A.
KV-1 heavy tank
The KV-1 heavy tank was a Soviet World War II armored vehicle noted for its exceptionally thick armor and significant role in early Eastern Front battles.
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B.
S-25 Berkut
The S-25 Berkut was an early Soviet fixed surface-to-air missile system developed in the 1950s to provide high-altitude air defense for Moscow during the Cold War.
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C.
SU-100 self-propelled gun
The SU-100 self-propelled gun was a Soviet World War II tank destroyer armed with a powerful 100 mm gun and built on the chassis of the T-34 medium tank.
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D.
R-300 Elbrus
R-300 Elbrus is a Soviet short-range ballistic missile system, better known in the West by its NATO reporting name "Scud."
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E.
T-55 tank
The T-55 tank is a Soviet-designed main battle tank widely exported and used around the world during the Cold War, known for its simplicity, reliability, and extensive combat service.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: VK-2500 (in later variants) Target entity description: The VK-2500 (in later variants) is a modernized Russian turboshaft engine used in upgraded helicopters like the Mi-17, offering increased power, improved reliability, and better high-altitude performance compared to its predecessors.
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A.
KV-1 heavy tank
The KV-1 heavy tank was a Soviet World War II armored vehicle noted for its exceptionally thick armor and significant role in early Eastern Front battles.
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B.
S-25 Berkut
The S-25 Berkut was an early Soviet fixed surface-to-air missile system developed in the 1950s to provide high-altitude air defense for Moscow during the Cold War.
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C.
SU-100 self-propelled gun
The SU-100 self-propelled gun was a Soviet World War II tank destroyer armed with a powerful 100 mm gun and built on the chassis of the T-34 medium tank.
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D.
R-300 Elbrus
R-300 Elbrus is a Soviet short-range ballistic missile system, better known in the West by its NATO reporting name "Scud."
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E.
T-55 tank
The T-55 tank is a Soviet-designed main battle tank widely exported and used around the world during the Cold War, known for its simplicity, reliability, and extensive combat service.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (34)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
aircraft engine
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turboshaft engine ⓘ |
| application | helicopter propulsion ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Russia ⓘ |
| designedFor |
operation at high altitudes
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operation in hot climates ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
digital engine control in later variants
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enhanced hot-and-high capability ⓘ extended service life compared to earlier models ⓘ improved fuel efficiency compared to TV3-117 ⓘ improved high-altitude performance ⓘ improved reliability ⓘ increased power compared to TV3-117 ⓘ |
| hasVariant |
VK-2500-01
NERFINISHED
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VK-2500-02 ⓘ VK-2500-03 NERFINISHED ⓘ VK-2500-PS ⓘ VK-2500P NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| introducedAs | modernized version of TV3-117 ⓘ |
| manufacturer | Klimov NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | Klimov TV3-117 engine family NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| powerType | shaft power ⓘ |
| predecessor | TV3-117 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usedBy |
Russian Armed Forces
NERFINISHED
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export customers of Russian helicopters ⓘ |
| usedFor |
civil helicopters
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military helicopters ⓘ |
| usedIn |
Ka-32 helicopter
NERFINISHED
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Ka-52 helicopter (some variants) NERFINISHED ⓘ Mi-17 helicopter NERFINISHED ⓘ Mi-24 helicopter NERFINISHED ⓘ Mi-8 helicopter family NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usedInUpgradeOf |
Mi-17 modernization programs
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Mi-8AMT/Mi-171 helicopters NERFINISHED ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: VK-2500 (in later variants) Description of subject: The VK-2500 (in later variants) is a modernized Russian turboshaft engine used in upgraded helicopters like the Mi-17, offering increased power, improved reliability, and better high-altitude performance compared to its predecessors.
Referenced by (1)
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