TP400-D6
TP400-D6
MTU developed the TP400-D6 military turboprop engine jointly with ITP, Rolls-Royce and Safran Aircraft Engines. The partners have launched a joint company, Europrop International (EPI), to develop, manufacture and support the TP400-D6.
The TP400-D6 powers the Airbus A400M military transport, which completed its maiden flight in Spain's Seville in late 2009. The TP400-D6 entered into service with the French Air Force in late 2013.
To fulfill the unique requirements of the A400M, the TP400-D6 features advanced aerodynamic and component design, low fuel burn and weight, efficiency over a wide operating range from extended low-level flights to high-speed cruise and integrated engine and propeller control.
MTU is responsible for the TP400-D6’s intermediate-pressure compressor, intermediate-pressure turbine and intermediate-pressure shaft and has a stake in the engine control unit. Furthermore, final assembly of all TP400-D6 production engines takes place at MTU Aero Engines in Munich and acceptance testing at MTU Maintenance Berlin-Brandenburg at the world’s only production test stand for A400M engines.
Facts
- EIS: 2013
- Three-shaft turboprop with a power of 11,000 shp
- Most powerful western turboprop
- Low life-cycle cost
- EASA civil type certification for the engine
- Modular design
- Component life as per commercial standards
MTU competencies
- Program share: 22.2%
- Development and production of intermediate-pressure compressor, turbine and shaft
- Participation in the engine control unit
- Final assembly at MTU in Munich
- Engine testing at MTU Maintenance Berlin-Brandenburg
- Maintenance at MTU in Munich
Partners
- ITP Aero
- Rolls-Royce
- Safran Aircraft Engines
Application
- Airbus A400M
Technical Data
Power (at sea level) | 11,000 shp |
Pressure ratio | 25:1 |
Length | 138 in |
Propeller diameter | 210 in |
Weight | 4,189 lbs |