VERO BEACH, Fla., - General aviation manufacturer Piper Aircraft needed an engine to power the company's new single-engine turboprop M700 Fury. They found their solution from Pratt & Whitney Canada in Longueuil, Quebec. This is the first time the PT6A-52 engine is used to power a single-engine turboprop. Pratt & Whitney, an RTX company, says that this is the first time the PT6A-52 engine is used to power a single-engine turboprop.
Pratt & Whitney worked closely with Piper to integrate an electronic low-oil-level indicator, the first such device on a Piper aircraft, that facilitates the pre-flight process.
Features of the PT6A-52 single turboprop powerplant include a maximum cruise speed of 301 knots, and a climb rate of 2,000 feet per minute, and can accommodate a six-passenger flight with a maximum take-off weight of 6,000 pounds.
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"During our 55-year collaboration with Piper, we've had the privilege of powering some of the most successful single-engine turboprops in the industry," said Anthony Rossi, vice president of global Sales and Marketing at Pratt & Whitney Canada. "The M700 Fury is an evolutionary addition to the Piper line-up that includes the PT6A-42A-powered M500 and M600 programs. In total, we have supplied Piper with 12 different PT6A engine models, delivering 3,100 engines to power more than 2,000 Piper aircraft."
The PT6A-52, like other PT6 engines, is suitable for various applications, including regional airliners, utility aircraft, agricultural planes, and military platforms.
"The Piper M700 Fury highlights the longstanding relationship between Piper Aircraft and Pratt & Whitney, solidifying our commitment to delivering unparalleled products to our customers," said John Calcagno, president and chief executive officer of Piper Aircraft. "The PT6A-52 engine in the M700 Fury retains its full 700 shaft horsepower up to 24,000 feet, giving the aircraft exceptional power at high altitudes."
