Pratt & Whitney has announced that the PW4000-94-inch engine has surpassed 150 million flight hours and 35 years of operational experience. Since their introduction to service in 1987, more than 2,500 engines have been delivered. The PW4000-94-inch engine currently powers more than 70 customers’ aircraft across 30 nations, including the Boeing 747/767 and MD-11, the Airbus A300/310, and the KC-46A for passenger, cargo, and military missions.
The 94-inch engine, with a thrust range of 52,000 to 62,0000 pounds, was the first model in Pratt & Whitney’s high-thrust family for large aircraft. The cargo industry is served by more than 55% of the fleet.