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Pratt & Whitney Canada unveils certified PT9 turboprop, rated at 1,700–2,000 shp

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Transport Canada has certificated Pratt & Whitney Canada’s clean-sheet PT9, a new centerline turboprop engine developed for next-generation single- and twin-engine aircraft. With a 1,700–2,000-shp rating, the PT9 steps above the company’s PT6 and extends its propulsion portfolio into a higher-power segment.

Discovered 2026-10-21T04:04:33.548386-07:00 | 2026-10-21T04:04:33.548386-07:00

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  • The PT9 is a new, clean-sheet engine rated at 1,700–2,000 shp, placing it above P&WC’s PT6 and opening a higher-power offering for aircraft developers.
  • Transport Canada certification is a key program milestone; the engine is aimed at next-generation single- and twin-turboprops, though the articles provide no customer or aircraft-program details.

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