Pratt & Whitney PW800

Few numbers matter more to an operator than what hangs on the wing or sits in the nacelle. The Pratt & Whitney PW800, from Pratt & Whitney, is a turbofan for jet propulsion for airliners and business jets producing 18,920 lbf of thrust, in service since 2016.

The Pratt & Whitney PW800 is a next-generation turbofan derived from geared turbofan technology, designed for large-cabin, ultra-long-range business jets. It features a reduction gearbox connecting the fan to the low-pressure turbine, enabling each component to operate at optimum speed for improved fuel efficiency and reduced noise. The PW800 powers the Gulfstream G500 and G600 business jets and entered service in 2018. Its applications include the Gulfstream G500 and Gulfstream G600 — and an engine's installed base matters commercially, because a widely flown type means deeper parts availability, more shop options and better residual liquidity.

For a turbofan, the commercial questions centre on fuel efficiency relative to the generation it competes with, the maturity of its support network, and — for any individual unit — its position in the shop-visit cycle, since a heavy shop visit is one of the largest single costs in aviation. When you compare quotes, insist on the engine's full history: cycles, shop visits, AD status and programme enrolment. HangarMart partners see current market pricing across conditions on request.