Review of market and design studies that led to PT6 engine and summary of major development milestones leading to civil certification; future growth of engine is indicated; attractive operational characteristics of propeller turbines in general and PT6 in particular are described including low temperature operation, life, power to weight ratio, payload/ range, and direct operating cost; aspects of engine installation peculiar to propeller turbines; it is concluded that propeller turbines in lower power classes will find increasing application in general aviation field.
PT6 turboprop for general aviation
J Aircraft
Journal of Aircraft ; 2 , n 1
1965
5 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
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