RTX’s Pratt & Whitney Canada Introduces Certified PT9 Engine

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RTX’s Pratt & Whitney Canada has received Transport Canada certification for its new PT9 turboprop engine. The engine delivers a 33% increase in altitude power and a 20% reduction in fuel consumption compared to previous models, following over 14,000 development hours. Production is scheduled at the company’s Lethbridge, Alberta facility, which also serves as the global Center of Excellence for the PT6 engine family.

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RTX’s Pratt & Whitney Canada has introduced its latest turboprop engine, the certified PT9, featuring a new centerline.

The PT9 delivers 33% more power at altitude and reduces fuel consumption by 20% compared with previous-generation engines. It accumulated more than 14,000 development hours and was recently certified by Transport Canada.

Production will take place in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. The location is also Pratt & Whitney Canada’s global Center of Excellence for the PT6 family of turboprop engines.

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