Advanced PW210 Will Power New Aircraft When Delieries Begin In 2017

Pratt & Whitney Canada's (P&WC) PW210 engine has been selected by Eurocopter to power the next-generation X4 helicopter. The PW210-powered X4 is expected to enter into service by 2017. The PW210 engine - the latest P&WC turboshaft engine - already has three applications confirmed. By the time the X4 enters service in 2017, the PW210 family ex expected to have accumulated well over half a million flying hours across the three platforms.

The PW210 is a state-of-the art engine that is designed to meet all the requirements of the most modern helicopters. "We have focused our technology on fuel efficiency, reduced emissions, and maintenance technologies that deliver real value to our operators," said Richard Dussault, Vice-President, Marketing, P&WC.

The new-generation features of the PW210 include:

• Compact, light-weight architecture.
• Advances in materials and compressor design, including P&WC proprietary alloys.
• Dual-channel FADEC (full-authority digital engine controls).
• State-of-the-art diagnostics capability, including automatic fractional cycle counting.

"We have a long-standing relationship with Eurocopter dating back more than 15 years," added Dussault. "This and our long-standing experience in the helicopter market, gives us unique insight to deliver tailored engine features and comprehensive customer support for the diverse missions our customers fly."

The PW210 engine, like all P&WC engines, is backed by a comprehensive customer service network in the industry, including more than 30 P&WC-owned and designated service facilities and more than 100 field support representatives around the globe, a 24/7 Customer First Centre for rapid expert support, advanced diagnostic capabilities and a large pool of rental and exchange engines.

The X4 marks the third application for the PW210 family of engines, joining the PW210S certified in 2011 and the PW210A which is slated for certification in 2013. P&WC is a leader in civil turboshaft engines for the civil helicopter market and continues to invest in new products for the future. P&WC helicopter engine deliveries have more than tripled over the last decade.

FMI: www.pwc.ca, www.eurocopter.com