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.


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    Title :

    PT6 turboprop for general aviation


    Additional title:

    J Aircraft


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1965


    Size :

    5 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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