The PT6 engine: 30 years of gas turbine technology evolution

M. Badger; A. Julien; A. D. LeBlanc; S. H. Moustapha; A. Prabhu; A. A. Smailys

doi:10.1115/93GT006

The PT6 engine: 30 years of gas turbine technology evolution

M. Badger
, A. Julien
, A. D. LeBlanc
, S. H. Moustapha
, A. Prabhu
, A. A. Smailys

United Technologies Corporation

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The PT6 engine entered service in the mid-1960's. Since then, application of new technology, has enabled low cost development of engines approaching 1500 KW, the introduction of electronic controls, improved power-to-weight ratio, higher cycle temperature and reduced specific fuel consumption. At the same time, PT6 field experience in business, commuter, helicopter and trainer applications has resulted in engines with low Direct Operating Cost and a reputation for rugged design and a high standard of engine reliability. This paper will highlight some interesting examples of this technical evolution, including the development of electronic controls and the application of the latest 3D aerodynamic and stress analysis to both compressor and turbine components.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Aircraft Engine; Marine; Turbomachinery; Microturbines and Small Turbomachinery
Publisher	American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ISBN (Electronic)	9780791878880
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1115/93GT006
Publication status	Published - 1993
Externally published	Yes
Event	ASME 1993 International Gas Turbine and Aeroengine Congress and Exposition, GT 1993 - Cincinnati, United States Duration: 24 May 1993 → 27 May 1993

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Name	ASME 1993 International Gas Turbine and Aeroengine Congress and Exposition, GT 1993
Volume	1

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Conference	ASME 1993 International Gas Turbine and Aeroengine Congress and Exposition, GT 1993
Country/Territory	United States
City	Cincinnati
Period	24/05/93 → 27/05/93

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Badger, M., Julien, A., LeBlanc, A. D., Moustapha, S. H., Prabhu, A., & Smailys, A. A. (1993). The PT6 engine: 30 years of gas turbine technology evolution. In Aircraft Engine; Marine; Turbomachinery; Microturbines and Small Turbomachinery (ASME 1993 International Gas Turbine and Aeroengine Congress and Exposition, GT 1993; Vol. 1). American Society of Mechanical Engineers. https://doi.org/10.1115/93GT006

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Badger, M, Julien, A, LeBlanc, AD, Moustapha, SH, Prabhu, A & Smailys, AA 1993, The PT6 engine: 30 years of gas turbine technology evolution. in Aircraft Engine; Marine; Turbomachinery; Microturbines and Small Turbomachinery. ASME 1993 International Gas Turbine and Aeroengine Congress and Exposition, GT 1993, vol. 1, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME 1993 International Gas Turbine and Aeroengine Congress and Exposition, GT 1993, Cincinnati, United States, 24/05/93. https://doi.org/10.1115/93GT006

The PT6 engine: 30 years of gas turbine technology evolution. / Badger, M.; Julien, A.; LeBlanc, A. D. et al.
Aircraft Engine; Marine; Turbomachinery; Microturbines and Small Turbomachinery. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 1993. (ASME 1993 International Gas Turbine and Aeroengine Congress and Exposition, GT 1993; Vol. 1).

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