Engine Overview
The T700-T6A is a military variant of the CT7-6 baseline engine for AW101 helicopters. It powers Italy's naval AW101 helicopter, which entered service in 2000.
In 1998 the T700-T6A1, a military version of the CT7-6, was selected to power the Canadian Search and Rescue Helicopter (CSH). The -T6A1 is a military variant of the CT7-6, the baseline engine for EH101 helicopters.
The GE T700-T6A1 turboshaft engine has received final certification for use on the Canadian Cormorant helicopter in 2001 replacing Canada's aging fleet of S-61 Labradors.
The T700/CT7 engine family provides greater reliability and maintainability compared with other engines in its class. The T700/CT7 family has proven itself in battle, extreme environments, and in commercial revenue service, amassing more than 50 million engine flight hours.
With an installed base of more than 11,000 engines, GE's T700/CT7 turboshaft and turboprop engines are the most widely used engines in their class. The engines currently power 25 types of civil and military helicopters as well as regional airliners, military transports, and multipurpose aircraft.
