The main features of the PW6000 are its high efficiency and simple design. Intended for use on short-haul routes, the engine powers the Airbus A318. The PW6000 engine is characterized by its use of state-of-the-art manufacturing methods and materials as well as significantly reduced maintenance costs.
The PW6000 has been developed and manufactured in cooperation with Pratt & Whitney since 1999. This engine marks several milestones for MTU: It was the first time that MTU was responsible for developing a core engine component in a commercial application—the engine’s six-stage transonic high-pressure compressor. What’s more, this was the first time in MTU’s history that it was also responsible for the final assembly and acceptance testing for production engines.
In addition, MTU was responsible for developing the PW6000’s low-pressure turbine, manufacturing parts, and assembling the high-pressure compressor and the low-pressure turbine, as well as for maintenance operations.
A318 flight operations powered by the PW6000 have been suspended since mid-2019.
| Max. thrust | 24,000 lbf | |
| Bypass ratio | 4.8:1 | |
| Pressure ratio | 28.2:1 | |
| Length | 9 ft | |
| Fan diameter | 4.7 ft | |
| Weight | 5,046 lbs | |
