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PW100/150A: Power for regional aircraft

The PW100 family of turboprop engines powers 30-to-90-passenger regional aircraft with a range of up to 750 miles. The engines offer outstanding reliability, high efficiency and a long life. Thanks to their versatility, they are used in a wide range of applications. Since the family entered service in 1984, the engines have accumulated more than 100 million flying hours.
 

MTU's involvement in the PW100/150A

Maintenance is carried out via the Pratt & Whitney Canada Customer Service Centre - a joint venture between MTU Maintenance Berlin-Brandenburg and Pratt & Whitney Canada.

Facts

  • EIS: 1984
  • Two-stage power turbine
  • Single-stage low-pressure and high-pressure turbines
  • Tow-stage/ four stage compressor
  • All Rotors integrally bladed
  • Electronic engine control or FADEC (Fully-Authority Digital Engine Control), depending on the model
  • Advanced materials and cooling technology

Applications

  • Alenia Aeronautica EADS ATR 72-200: PW124B, PW127
  • Alenia Aeronautica EADS ATR 72-210/500: PW127F, PW127M
  • Bombardier Aerospace Q300: PW123, PW123B, PW123E
  • Bombardier Aerospace Q400: PW150A
  • Bombardier CL-215T/CL-415: PW123AF
  • Dornier 328-110/120: PW119B, PW119C
  • EADS - CASA C-295: PW127G
  • Embraer EMB120 Brasilia: PW118A, PW118, PW118B
  • Fokker 60 Utility: PW127B
  • Jetstream Aircraft Co. MA-60: PW126, PW126A

Technical Data

Max. power5,000 shp
Length6.7 - 7.9 ft
Height2.6 - 3.6 ft
Width2.1 - 2.5 ft

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