During the just
concluded HeliExpo 2005 convention, Pratt & Whitney Canada
Corp. (P&WC) launched a new generation turboshaft engine, the
PW210, offering "best-in-class" performance in the 1,000 SHP class
for large single and intermediate/medium twin helicopters.
The first model of the new generation, the PW210S, has been
selected by Sikorsky to power its next generation S-76D helicopter
targeting corporate, offshore oil, hospital, airline and government
operators around the world. "We are extremely pleased to have been
selected for this program," said Alain M. Bellemare, President,
P&WC. "We look forward to this new opportunity to work with
Sikorsky and are delighted to be a part of this exciting new
helicopter program."
"The PW210 engine will build on the remarkable success of the
PW200 engine family, the most popular turboshaft engine in the new
light twin helicopter market," said Keyvan Fard, Vice President,
Regional Airline & Turboshaft Engines. "PW200 engines were
selected to power more than 75 per cent of new light twin
helicopters ordered in 2004 and we intend to build our future
growth on this great platform."
The PW210 engine will benefit from P&WC's extensive
experience and diverse portfolio of engines in the airline,
business, general aviation, military and helicopter markets by
leveraging lessons learned and the latest technology demonstrated
in such new models as the PW600 engine family for the light jet
market.
"Incorporating the latest advances in material and compressor
technology, as well as a dual channel, full authority digital
electronic control system (FADEC), the PW210 will set a new
standard in performance and ease of operation, producing 10 to 20
per cent more power while burning less fuel than today's engines in
its class. Furthermore, our advanced technologies enable us to
deliver this impressive performance in a compact, light weight
package creating a step change improvement in power-to-weight ratio
over current engines," noted Mr. Fard. "The result is a
'game-changing', new generation engine for large single and
intermediate/medium twin helicopters, and will create a significant
opportunity for top-of-the-line light-twins to achieve better
performance.
"The PW210 demonstrates P&WC's firm commitment to developing
innovative products designed and built to satisfy the customer's
ever growing needs and expectations. The PW210 will continue the
heritage of the company's extensive experience in successfully
bringing products to market. "P&WC has a proven track record in
the processes of engine design, development, aircraft integration,
certification, maturity demonstration and overall program
management," noted Mr. Bellemare "This enables us to produce
engines at full maturity level of reliability at entry into
service. The PW210S is scheduled for certification in
mid-2008."
PW210 operators will enjoy the full backing of P&WC's
extensive Global Customer Support Network, ranked No. 1 in the
industry for helicopter engine support. P&WC's exceptional
aftermarket support includes an impressive world-wide network of
field support representatives, factory-based technical support,
24-hour help line for spares and logistics support, dedicated
customer training centers, and a network of factory-owned service
centers, as well as authorized independent service facilities."
For the last five consecutive years, P&WC has ranked 'Number
One' for helicopter engine support in a trade magazine's operator
survey," Mr. Fard said. "This reflects our continuous dedication to
excellence in all that we do and we intend to grow this legacy with
the PW210."