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PW200
Type Turboshaft
National origin Canada
Manufacturer Pratt & Whitney Canada
Major applications AgustaWestland AW109
Bell 429
Eurocopter EC135
MD Explorer
Sikorsky S-76D
Number built >5,400 [1]

The Pratt & Whitney Canada PW200 is a family of turboshaft engines developed specifically for helicopter applications. It entered service in the 1990s.

Variants

PW205B
First run 1987. Flown in twin-engine MBB BO105 for demonstration only. [2]
PW206A
Maximum continuous power 550 shp (410 kW) [3] for use on the MD Explorer
PW206B
Maximum continuous power 431 shp (321 kW), [3] for use on the Eurocopter EC135
PW206B2
Maximum continuous power 431 shp (321 kW). [3]
PW206C
Maximum continuous power 561 shp (418 kW), [3] for use on the Agusta A109 Power
PW206E
Maximum continuous power 572 shp (427 kW). [3] for use on the MD Explorer
PW207C
Maximum continuous power 572 shp (427 kW). [3]
PW207D
Maximum continuous power 572 shp (427 kW). [3]
PW207D1
Variant of the PW207 with increased mechanical power, maximum continuous power 610 shp (450 kW). [3]
PW207D2
Variant of the PW207D1 with a fuel heater installed, maximum continuous power 610 shp (450 kW). [3]
PW207E
Maximum continuous power 572 shp (427 kW). [3] for use on the MD 902
PW209T
Maximum continuous power 800 shp (600 kW). "Twin-pack" First run 1985, cancelled 1987. Intended for Bell TwinRanger [4]
PW210
Enhanced version of the PW200. Enhancements include; Lower fuel consumption, Dual Channel Full Authority Digital Engine Control ( FADEC), Reduced environmental emissions and an Increase in power output ranging from 800 shp (600 kW) to 1,000 shp (750 kW) [5]

Applications

Specifications

Data from [6] [7]

General characteristics

  • Type: Turboshaft
  • Length: 35.9 in (91.2 cm)
  • Diameter: 19.7 in (50 cm)
  • Dry weight: 237 lb (107.5 kg)

Components

  • Compressor: Single-stage centrifugal. PW210: Two-stage mixed flow and centrifugal
  • Combustors: Annular
  • Turbine: Single-stage high pressure turbine, single-stage power turbine. PW210: Two-stage power turbine

Performance

References

  1. ^ "PW200 - Pratt & Whitney".
  2. ^ "Power The Pratt & Whitney Canada Story" Sullivan and Milberry, CANAV Books 1989, ISBN  0-921022-01-8, p.300
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Type Certificate Data Sheet EA E.017 PW206 & PW207 series engines" (PDF). European Aviation Safety Agency. 28 July 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 December 2009. Retrieved 2009-12-26.
  4. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2018-09-26. Retrieved 2016-12-21.{{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title ( link)
  5. ^ "PW210". pwc.ca. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
  6. ^ "Gas Turbine Engines. Aviation Week & Space Technology 2009 Source Book. pg. 126". Aviation Week & Space Technology. 2009-01-26. Retrieved 2011-06-30.[ permanent dead link]
  7. ^ "EASA TYPE-CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET" (PDF). EASA. Retrieved 17 March 2019.

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