PT6A Engine - Pratt & Whitney
WEBThe PT6A is a two-shaft engine with a multi-stage compressor driven by a single-stage compressor turbine and an independent shaft coupling the power turbine to the propeller through an epicyclic concentric reduction gearbox.
Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 - Wikipedia
WEBThe Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 is a turboprop aircraft engine produced by Pratt & Whitney Canada. Its design was started in 1958, it first ran in February 1960, first flew on 30 May 1961, entered service in 1964, and has been continuously updated since.
WEBPT6A makes it the engine of choice for demanding, high-cycle/high-power applications, in single- and twin-engine aircraft for missions and applications of all kinds: Corporate, Skydiving, Agriculture, Utility and Amphibious.
PT6 60 Years | Pratt & Whitney
WEBThe PT6A-6 was a highly innovative gas turbine that represented a significant advance in technology from the traditional piston-driven engines used to power small aircraft as gas turbines have a higher power to weight ratio than piston engines. Dicover PT6A.
PT6 Turboprop Engines & Services Information | Pratt & Whitney
WEBThe PT6 E-Series™ engine – the first engine family with a dual-channel integrated electronic propeller and engine control system in the General Aviation turboprop market. The DNA you trust, pushing innovation to a new level.
TurboProps PT6A Small - Aerospace Online
WEBThe small PT6 is a lightweight turboprop reverse-flow engine providing a power range from 580 to 920 shaft horsepower (ESHP). It is the most popular gas turbine engine in its class. Since production started in 1964, more than 60 …
WEBCompact and Powerful. Highest power-to-weight PT6A engine model in its class 867 SHP takeoff power available up to 111°F/ 44°C A minimum component life limit which is more than 50% higher than competing engines.
Milestones: The PT6 at 50 - AOPA
WEBDec 5, 2013 · First was a small turbojet engine, then a 450-shaft-horsepower engine capable of scaling up to 500 shaft horsepower. Detailed design on what was called the PT6A-6 (because it was the sixth engine development) started in January 1959.
PT6A Engine: What’s it Worth in Today’s Market? - AvBuyer
WEBHow do you appraise the popular PT6A engine, and how can they enhance the performance of an older turboprop aircraft? Jeremy Cox offers background info.
Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A - Purdue University
WEBPT6A. Another common, all-purpose turboprop engine. There have been 60 versions made since its 1964 introduction. Data is presented for the PT6A-135B, the latest model. Power for various models ranges from 500 to 1400 horsepower. Light commuters, corporate, military trainers, utility.