Pratt & Whitney Canada’s (P&WC) PW210 engine has been selected by Eurocopter to power the next-generation X4 helicopter.

The new-generation features of the PW210 include:

Compact, light-weight architecture delivering the best in class power-to-weight ratio and fuel burn for longer range and improved payload capabilities;
Advances in materials and compressor design, including P&WC proprietary alloys, demonstrated on new-generation engines for maximum durability and best lifecycle value;
Dual-channel FADEC (full-authority digital engine controls) for fast and accurate pilot control;
State-of-the-art diagnostics capability, including automatic fractional cycle counting to minimize downtime and keep PW210 operators flying.



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