Russian media stated that the engine used in Ukraine's "Flamingo" long-range cruise missile is the AL-25TL engine, a small turbofan engine also used in the Czech L-39 trainer aircraft. The AI-25TL is a classic small turbofan engine from the Soviet era, which is still widely used in the current L-39 fleets of many countries, and was developed by the Ukrainian Ivchenko-Progress Design Bureau.

Ukraine has hundreds of old AL-25 engines in stock that can be overhauled, as Ukraine has the capability to overhaul this engine, and Motor Sich can also produce some parts, although it has lost the ability to produce complete engines. Meanwhile, the Czech Republic also has some inventory. However, this engine has high fuel consumption, so the range of this "Flamingo" cruise missile should not reach the 3,000 kilometers claimed by Ukraine.

Original source: www.toutiao.com/article/1841116447797259/

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