The Pratt & Whitney Canada PW200 is a family of turbine engines developed specifically for helicopter applications. It entered service in the 1990s.
PW205B
First run 1987. Flown in twin-engine MBB BO105 for demonstration only.
PW206A
Maximum continuous power 550 shp (410 kW) for use on the MD Explorer
PW206B
Maximum continuous power 431 shp (321 kW), for use on the Eurocopter EC135
PW206B2
Maximum continuous power 431 shp (321 kW).
PW206C
Maximum continuous power 561 shp (418 kW), for use on the Agusta A109 Power
PW206E
Maximum continuous power 572 shp (427 kW). for use on the MD Explorer
PW207C
Maximum continuous power 572 shp (427 kW).
PW207D
Maximum continuous power 572 shp (427 kW).
PW207D1
Variant of the PW207 with increased mechanical power, maximum continuous power 610 shp (450 kW).
PW207D2
Variant of the PW207D1 with a fuel heater installed, maximum continuous power 610 shp (450 kW).
PW207E
Maximum continuous power 572 shp (427 kW). 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
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)
AgustaWestland AW109
AgustaWestland AW169
Airbus Helicopters H160 (prototype only)
Bell 429
Boeing A160 Hummingbird
Eurocopter EC 135
MD Explorer
Sikorsky S-76D
Data from
Type: Turboshaft
Length: 35.9 in (91.2 cm)
Diameter: 19.7 in (50 cm)
Dry weight: 237 lb (107.5 kg)
Compressor: Single-stage centrifugal
Combustors: Annular
Turbine: Single-stage high pressure turbine, single-stage low pressure turbine
Maximum power output: 561 shp (418 kW)
Specific fuel consumption: 0.542 lb/hp-hr
Power-to-weight ratio: 2.4 hp/lb
