what I want to know is what the price is relative to the PT-6. Supposedly this is cheaper to manufacture than the PT-6 because of the 3D printing but I have never seen even a suggested price. of course finding prices for new PT-6s’ is a bit difficult
Competition for the PT6 can’t come fast enough…
Versus a new engine, from a proven company, with outstanding engine service? And, if GE’s numbers are correct, ten percent better fuel efficiency? And an 850 to 1600 SHP range? It was GE announcing that their new (and late) Catalyst would be FADEC that got P&W to finally put FADEC in select few PT6 installations.
New engines don’t scare off customers, look at the success of the CFM [GE/Safran JV] LEAP-1B engine.
Cost will be the determining factor, to be sure; it can likely be a little higher than a PT6 and still make it, but not much higher.
I’d be a little nervous if I were Pratt & Whitney still peddling 60 year old technology.
Correct and very interesting how the airport developed. The new airport was built right next to the old one and was supposed to merge in 2011. I flew into Schönefeld several times over the past 5 years and taxied past the new empty Brandenburg terminal that was finished and operational but idle and unused for 9 years due to engineering flaws. The locals called it “Germany’s shame”. Good article on Wiki.
Agree with Glen Towler. Pt6’s have a proven track record unmatched by any other power plant. It may be old technology but it works, and works. . . My first aviation employer flies C208B’s with an overhaul time allowed by Pratt of 6000hrs with one HSI and electronic monitoring. I know Garrett’s/Honeywell can go longer and burn less fuel but the sales numbers speak for themselves.