Аннотация:The mechanisms determining the antiicing protection imparted by superhydrophobic coatings to the aluminum and steel surfaces of structural parts and control equipment of aircrafts are discussed. The results of testing at negative surface temperatures and high velocities of air - vapor flow demonstrated that application of superhydrophobic coatings produced by various methods provides a substantial mitigation of ice accretion compared to uncoated metal surfaces. The superhydrophobic coatings on aluminum surfaces completely prevent the formation of ice at moderate flow velocities of up to 40 m s -1 . At higher flow rates under conditions of ice formation on the test desk, the effect of periodic self-cleaning of the superhydrophobic surface was detected. Superhydrophobic coatings on stainless-steel parts of air pressure sensor also demonstrate explicit antiicing effect associated with the reduced heating power required to completely prevent ice formation on the sensor surface.