Pratt & Whitney Canada reveals newly certificated clean-sheet PT9 turboprop

Pratt & Whitney Canada unveiled the recently certified PT9 turboprop engine at the NBAA-BACE show in Las Vegas on October 21st. The new centreline engine is designed to generate a power output of between 1,700 and 2,000 shp. This represents an increase in performance compared to the existing PT6 engine. Specifically, the engine’s peak power reaches 1,490kW (2,000shp). Transport Canada has officially approved this entirely redesigned turboprop aircraft.