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Pratt & Whitney Canada PW100

The Pratt & Whitney Canada PW100 aircraft engine family is a series of 2,000 to 5,000 horsepower (1,500 to 3,700 kW) turboprops manufactured by Pratt & Whitney Canada. The engine first entered service in 1984.

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Design

Originally called the PT7, the PW100 uses a relatively unusual three-shaft engine configuration. In the PW100, a centrifugal LP impeller (except for the PW150 which uses a 3-stage axial LP compressor), driven by a single stage LP turbine, supercharges a centrifugal HP impeller, driven by a single stage HP turbine. Power is delivered to the offset propeller reduction gearbox via a third shaft, connected to a 2-stage free (power) turbine.

Variants

PW115
No longer in service.
PW118
Certified in 1986 with a maximum continuous rating of 1892eshp (1411kW), can be converted to a PW118A.
PW118A
Certified in 1987 with a maximum continuous rating of 1893eshp (1412kW), can be converted to a PW118B.
PW118B
Certified in 1996 with a maximum continuous rating of 1892eshp (1412kW).
PW119
No longer in service.
PW119A
Certified in 1992 with a maximum continuous rating of 1948eshp (1453kW), can be converted to a PW119B.
PW119B
Certified in 1993 with a maximum continuous rating of 1941eshp (1448kW), can be converted to a PW119C.
PW119C
Certified in 1995 with a maximum continuous rating of 1941eshp (1448kW), can be converted to a PW119B.
PW120
Certified in 1983 with a maximum continuous rating of 1787eshp (1333kW), can be converted to a PW121.
PW120A
Certified in 1984 with a maximum continuous rating of 1892eshp (1411kW), can be converted to a PW121.
PW121
Certified in 1987 with a maximum continuous rating of 2044eshp (1524kW), can be converted to a PW120.
PW121A
Certified in 1995 with a maximum continuous rating of 1992eshp (1465kW).
PW123
Certified in 1987 with a maximum continuous rating of 2261eshp (1687kW), can be converted to a PW123B, C, D or E.
PW123AF
Certified in 1989 with a maximum continuous rating of 2261eshp (1686kW), can be converted to PW123.
PW123B
Certified in 1991 with a maximum continuous rating of 2262eshp (1687kW), can be converted to a PW123.
PW123C
Certified in 1994 with a maximum continuous rating of 2054eshp (1532kW), can be converted to a PW123 or D.
PW123D
Certified in 1994 with a maximum continuous rating of 2054eshp (1532kW), can be converted to a PW123 or C.
PW123E
Certified in 1995 with a maximum continuous rating of 2261eshp (1687kW), can be converted to a PW123.
PW124
No longer in service.
PW124A
No longer in service.
PW124B
Certified in 1988 with a maximum continuous rating of 2522eshp (1881kW), can be converted to a PW123 or PW127.
PW125
No longer in service.
PW125A
No longer in service.
PW125B
Certified in 1987 with a maximum continuous rating of 2261eshp (1687kW).
PW126
Certified in 1987 with a maximum continuous rating of 2323eshp (1732kW) can be converted to a PW123 or PW126A.
PW126A
Certified in 1989 with a maximum continuous rating of 2493eshp (1859kW), can be converted to a PW123 or PW127D.
PW127
Certified in 1992 with a maximum continuous rating of 2619eshp (1953kW), can be converted to a PW127C,E or F.
PW127A
Certified in 1992 with a maximum continuous rating of 2620eshp (1954kW), can be converted to a PW127B.
PW127B
Certified in 1992 with a maximum continuous rating of 2619eshp (1953kW).
PW127C
Certified in 1992 with a maximum continuous rating of 2880eshp (2148kW).
PW127D
Certified in 1993 with a maximum continuous rating of 2880eshp (2148kW), can be converted to a PW127B.
PW127E
Certified in 1994 with a maximum continuous rating of 2516eshp (1876kW), can be converted to a PW127M.
PW127F
Certified in 1996 with a maximum continuous rating of 2619eshp (1953kW), can be converted to a PW127M.
PW127G
Certified in 1997 with a maximum continuous rating of 3058eshp (2281kW).
PW127H
Certified in 1998 with a maximum continuous rating of 2880eshp (2148kW).
PW127J
Certified in 1999 with a maximum continuous rating of 2880eshp (2148kW).
PW127M
Certified in 2007 with a maximum continuous rating of 2619eshp (1953kW).
PW150A
Certified in 1998-06-24 with a maximum continuous rating of 5071 SHP (3782kW), although capable of up to 7000 SHP. Has a 3 stage axial low pressure compressor instead of the centrifugal NL unit on other variants. Used on the Bombardier Q400 and Antonov An-132.
ST18M
marine application for PW100
ST40M
marine application for PW150A

Aircraft

  • Antonov An-132D (PW150A)
  • ATR 42 (PW120 on -200, PW127E on -500, PW127M on -600)
  • ATR 72 (PW124B on -100 -200, PW127F or M on -500, PW127M on -600)
  • BAe ATP (PW126)
  • Bombardier 415 (PW123AF)
  • Bombardier CL-215T (PW123AF)
  • Bombardier Q100 (PW121)
  • Bombardier Q200/Q300 (PW123)
  • Bombardier Q400 (PW150)
  • Canadair CL-415 (PW123AF)
  • Dornier 328 (PW119)
  • EADS CASA C-295 (PW127G)
  • Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia (PW115, latterly PW118A)
  • Euromil Mi-38 (PW127TS)
  • Fokker 50 (PW125B)
  • Fokker 60 (PW127B)
  • Ilyushin Il-114 (PW127H)
  • Xian MA60 (PW127J)
  • Other applications

  • Bombardier JetTrain
  • Skjold-class corvette
  • Specifications

    Data from PW100, PW150

    General characteristics

  • Type: Turboprop
  • Length: 2,046–2,130 mm (80.6–83.9 in), PW150 : 2,420 mm (95 in)
  • Diameter: 635–679 mm (25.0–26.7 in), PW150 : 790 mm (31 in)
  • Dry weight: 390.5–481.7 kg (861–1,062 lb), PW150 : 716.9 kg (1,580 lb)
  • Components

  • Compressor: Two-spool, two-stage centrifugal compressors, PW150: Two-spool, 3-stage axial, single centrifugal
  • Combustors: Reverse flow combustor
  • Turbine: Single-stage low pressure and high pressure turbines, Two-stage power turbine
  • Fuel type: PW150: Kerosene Jet A, A-1/JP8; Wide Cut Jet B/JP4; High Flash JP5/JP1
  • Oil system: Self-contained system
  • Performance

  • Maximum power output: 1,342–1,846 kW (1,800–2,476 hp), PW150: 3,415 kW (4,580 hp) + 3.412 kN (767 lbf)
  • Turbine inlet temperature: max. ITT, 750-816°C Normal Take-off (PW150: 880°C), 950°C 5 secs starting (PW150: 920°C)
  • Power-to-weight ratio: 3.44–3.83 kW/kg (2.09–2.33 hp/lb), PW150: 4.76 kW/kg (2.90 hp/lb)
  • References

    Pratt & Whitney Canada PW100 Wikipedia