Pratt & Whitney PT6A-68

GPTKB entity

Statements (44)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf turboprop engine
gptkbp:aircraft gptkb:Pilatus_PC-12
gptkbp:application gptkb:Beechcraft_King_Air
gptkbp:certifications FAA_certified
gptkbp:climate up to 1,000°F
gptkbp:compressionRatio 8:1
gptkbp:controls gptkb:full_authority_digital_engine_control_(FADEC)
gptkbp:coolingSystem air-cooled
gptkbp:diameter approximately 36 inches
gptkbp:displacement 1,100 cubic inches
gptkbp:drivetrain reduction gearbox
gptkbp:emissionsStandard meets_ICAO_standards
gptkbp:engine horizontal layout
PT6A-68
gptkbp:engineType 6
axial compressor
air start
single stage turbine
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 0.5 lb/hp/hr
approximately 50-60 gallons per hour
gptkbp:fuelType Jet A
spark ignition
annular combustor
dual fuel system
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pratt & Whitney PT6A-68
gptkbp:introduced 1963
gptkbp:is_used_in aircraft
gptkbp:length approximately 54 inches
gptkbp:maintenance 1,500 hours
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Pratt_&_Whitney
gptkbp:market_segment regional aviation
gptkbp:noise_level low noise operation
gptkbp:notable_feature PT6A-67,_PT6A-60
gptkbp:operational_status civil and military applications
gptkbp:performances up to 10,000 hours
gptkbp:powerOutput 1,100 shp
gptkbp:propulsion variable pitch propeller
2.75:1
gptkbp:related_engine PT6 family
Brayton_cycle
gptkbp:service_ceiling 25,000 feet
gptkbp:setting free turbine
gptkbp:type turbo-prop engine
gptkbp:weight approximately 400 lbs