ATR outlines potential mild-hybrid engine architecture for future Evo twin-turboprop

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Source: ATR

ATR and Pratt & Whitney Canada will investigate a “mild hybrid” version of PW127XT engine for the airframer’s proposed Evo upgrade of its regional turboprop, augmenting an enhanced version of the powerplant with a 200kW electrical motor connected to the reduction gearbox.

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