Pratt & Whitney PT6A

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf turboprop engine
gptkbp:application aircraft
gptkbp:certifications FAA_certified
gptkbp:climate up to 1,200 °F
gptkbp:coolingSystem air-cooled
gptkbp:design geared turboprop
gptkbp:design_feature modular design
gptkbp:emissionsStandard low emissions
gptkbp:engine approximately 2.5 ft
versatile applications
approximately 3.5 ft
approximately 1.5 ft
gptkbp:engineConfiguration horizontal installation
gptkbp:engineType turboprop
free turbine
axial compressor
gptkbp:firstFlight 1963
gptkbp:fuel_capacity approximately 0.5 lb/hp/hr
gptkbp:fuelType Jet A
dual ignition system
electronic fuel control
gptkbp:hasArea extensively tested
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pratt & Whitney PT6A
gptkbp:launchSite starter-generator
gptkbp:maintenance 1,500 hours
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Pratt_&_Whitney
gptkbp:noise_level low noise level
gptkbp:notable_feature gptkb:PT6A-27
gptkb:PT6A-60
gptkb:PT6A-20
gptkb:PT6A-42
PT6A-34
gptkbp:notableUsers gptkb:Pilatus_Aircraft
gptkb:De_Havilland_Canada
gptkb:Cessna_Aircraft_Company
Beechcraft
gptkbp:number_of_stages 6 stages
gptkbp:operationalHistory used in military applications
used in commercial aviation
widely used in general aviation
gptkbp:operationalRange up to 30,000 ft
gptkbp:performances high performance
high efficiency
up to 5,000 hours
proven reliability
popular among operators
every 3,600 hours
gptkbp:powerOutput 600 to 1,800 shp
gptkbp:propulsion 2.5:1
up to 1,800 lb
gptkbp:reliability high reliability
gptkbp:setting twin-shaft
gptkbp:warranty up to 5 years
gptkbp:weight approximately 300 lb