Walter M601
































M601

M601 cutview.jpg
Partially sectioned M601E
Type

Turboprop

National origin

Czech Republic
Manufacturer

Walter Aircraft Engines
First run
1967

Major applications

Let L-410 Turbolet
PAC FU-24 Fletcher
PZL-130 Orlik

Developed into

GE Aviation Czech H80



An M601 mounted on an L-410 UVP in the Kbely museum, Prague


The Walter M601 is a turboprop aircraft engine produced by Walter Aircraft Engines of the Czech Republic. The company's first turboprop, the M601 is used in business, agricultural and military training aircraft.




Contents






  • 1 Development


  • 2 Variants


  • 3 Applications


  • 4 Specification (M601D-1)


    • 4.1 General characteristics


    • 4.2 Components


    • 4.3 Performance




  • 5 See also


  • 6 References


  • 7 External links





Development


The turboprop was designed for use on the Let L-410 and the M601 first ran in 1967. It was not suitable for the prototype L-410 and the company developed an upgraded version, the M601A, with a slightly wider diameter.



Variants



M601A


Initial production variant for early version of the Let L410.

M601B


Production variant for the Let L410UVP.

M601D

Developed for the Let L410UVP.

M601D-1


Agricultural variant for high-cycle operation, used on the PZL Kruk and Ayres Thrush.

M601D-2


Special variant for paradrop aircraft, used on the Do 28 and some Finist conversions.

M601D-11


Agricultural and paradrop variant with a higher Time Between Overhaul of up to 1800 hours.

M601D-11NZ


Downrated variant for use in the FU-24 Fletcher.

M601E


Developed for the Let L410UVP-E.

M601E-11


General use engine with sub-variants of differing TBO.

M601E-11A


Variant of the 11 for use at higher operating altitudes and modified with a low pressure bleed air system for pressurised aircraft.

M601E-21


Variant for the L410-UVP-E used for hot and high operations.

M601F


Variant intended for use on the L420.

M601FS


M601F-11


M601F-22


M601F-32


M601FS;

M601T


Aerobatic variant for use on the PZL Orlik.

M601H-80

now the GE Aviation Czech H80

M601Z


Agricultural variant for use on the Z-37T.



Applications



  • Aerocomp Comp Air 7

  • Ayres Thrush


  • Dornier Do 28 G92

  • Lancair Propjet

  • Let Z-37T - TurboČmelák (AgroTurbo)

  • Let L-410 Turbolet

  • Let L-420

  • Myasishchev/SOKOL M-101T

  • PAC FU-24 Fletcher

  • Privateer Industries Privateer

  • PZL-106 Kruk

  • PZL-130 Orlik

  • SMG-92 Turbo Finist

  • Technoavia Rysachok



Specification (M601D-1)


General characteristics




  • Type: Turboprop


  • Length: 1675 mm


  • Diameter: 590 mm


  • Dry weight: 197 kg


Components




  • Compressor: 2-stage axial compressor and 1-stage centrifugal compressor


  • Combustors: annular


  • Turbine: 1-stage high-pressure and 1-stage free


Performance




  • Maximum power output: 544 kW, 490 kW continuous (740 hp, 657 hp continuous)


  • Turbine inlet temperature: 690°C


  • Specific fuel consumption: 377 g/kW·h (.62 lb/hp-h)


  • Power-to-weight ratio: 2.76:1 (kW:kg)



See also



Related development


  • GE Aviation Czech H80


Comparable engines



  • Garrett TPE331

  • Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6


Related lists


  • List of aircraft engines


References





External links







  • Walter M601 page

  • GE Completes Acquisition of WALTER AIRCRAFT ENGINES

  • Walter M601 page on GE Aviation

  • European Aviation Safety Agency - Type Certificate Data Sheet E.070 Walter M601 series

  • Walter M601D









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