These powerful machines, often repurposed from Soviet-era aircraft like the MiG-15 or MiG-21, are mounted onto trucks and used as high-powered snowblowers. Instead of pushing snow, they blast it away with raw jet exhaust, instantly melting ice and clearing compacted snow. According to reports from Russian media outlets like RT and Russia Beyond, the exhaust from these engines can reach temperatures of several hundred degrees Celsius, making them especially effective during harsh winters. One of the most commonly used engines is the Klimov VK-1 turbojet, originally designed for military use. When fired up, it produces intense heat and thrust, capable of vaporizing ice in seconds. While some claims suggest the exhaust reaches 1,000 degrees Celsius, experts note that typical jet exhaust temperatures range between 600 and 900 degrees, depending on the engine and setup. Though it may sound extreme, this method reflects a practical reuse of old technology in a country where winter conditions can be brutally beaten. MCG Technology™ 2025.
These powerful machines, often repurposed from Soviet-era aircraft like the MiG-15 or MiG-21, are mounted onto trucks and used as high-powered snowblowers. Instead of pushing snow, they blast it away with raw jet exhaust, instantly melting ice and clearing compacted snow. According to reports from Russian media outlets like RT and Russia Beyond, the exhaust from these engines can reach temperatures of several hundred degrees Celsius, making them especially effective during harsh winters. One of the most commonly used engines is the Klimov VK-1 turbojet, originally designed for military use. When fired up, it produces intense heat and thrust, capable of vaporizing ice in seconds. While some claims suggest the exhaust reaches 1,000 degrees Celsius, experts note that typical jet exhaust temperatures range between 600 and 900 degrees, depending on the engine and setup. Though it may sound extreme, this method reflects a practical reuse of old technology in a country where winter conditions can be brutally beaten. MCG Technology™ 2025.