Pratt & Whitney Canada’s PT6A-52 engine has been selected by Piper Aircraft for the Piper M700 Fury aircraft. This is the first time the PT6A-52 engine will be used to power a single-engine turboprop.
Pratt & Whitney collaborated closely with Piper to incorporate a pioneering electronic low-oil-level indicator into the new Piper M700 Fury, marking the first instance of such a device in a Piper aircraft. Equipped with the PT6A-52 as its powerplant, the M700 Fury presents customers with additional features, including a maximum cruise speed of 301 knots true airspeed, a maximum climb rate exceeding 2,000 feet per minute, improved take-off field length and landing performance by 25% compared to the M600SLS aircraft, a six-passenger capacity and a maximum take-off weight of 6,000 pounds.
“The Piper M700 Fury highlights the long-standing 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.”
The versatility and proven performance of the PT6A makes it the engine of choice for demanding, high-cycle/high-power applications, in single- and twin-engine aircraft for missions and applications of all kinds. The PT6A is the only engine to achieve single-engine instrument flight rules status for passenger revenue activity in North America, Australia, Europe and New Zealand, important for owner/operators of the new M700 Fury who plan to use the aircraft to carry paying passengers.
