Pratt & Whitney's PW2000 engine covers the mid-thrust range from 37,000 pounds to 43,000 pounds. The PW2000 powers all models of the twin-engine Boeing 757, and is the exclusive power as the F117 for the four-engine C-17 Globemaster III military transport. The PW2040 model also power’s the U.S. Air Force’s C-32A, the military version of the 757.
The PW2000 engine entered revenue service in 1984 as the first commercial engine with FADEC (Full-Authority Digital Electronic Control) technology. Pratt & Whitney introduced an improved version of the PW2000, the Reduced Temperature Configuration (RTC) in 1994. This enhanced model offers improved reliability and durability for long on-wing times and reduced total maintenance cost, along with excellent environmental performance.
The PW2000 is approved for 180-minute ETOPS (Extended-range Twin-engine Operations) and meets all current and proposed noise and missions regulations worldwide.
Engine Specifications
Fan tip diameter: 78.5 in Length, flange to flange: 141.4 in
Takeoff thrust: 37,250 - 43,000 lb
Flat rated temperature: 87° F
Bypass ratio: 6.0
Overall pressure ratio: 27.6 - 31.2
Fan pressure ratio: 1.74
Customer Contact
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