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PRATT & WHITNEY

PW4256

Turbofan

ENGINE9 documented fields
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OpenAP reference record 1PW051. Values describe the source configuration and test conditions. Fuel-flow modes are reference test points, not an in-flight fuel prediction. Dimensions and certified operating limits are not supplied by this dataset.
Reference thrust252400 N
Bypass ratio4.7 :1
Pressure ratio29.3 :1
Takeoff fuel flow2.449 kg/s
REFERENCE COVERAGELoading coverage…
PROVENANCE1 linked source
LAST RETRIEVED2026-09-05
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Source editions

OpenAP engine propertiesEdition / snapshot: Reference snapshot, September 2026Retrieved: 2026-09-05

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Output

Reference maximum thrustOpenAP engine dataset · 1PW051 · max_thrust
252,400 N
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Architecture

Bypass ratioOpenAP engine dataset · 1PW051 · bpr
4.7 :1
Overall pressure ratioOpenAP engine dataset · 1PW051 · pr
29.3 :1
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Fuel flow

Approach fuel flowOpenAP engine dataset · 1PW051 · ff_app
0.647 kg/s
Climb-out fuel flowOpenAP engine dataset · 1PW051 · ff_co
1.981 kg/s
Idle fuel flowOpenAP engine dataset · 1PW051 · ff_idl
0.188 kg/s
Reference LTO fuelOpenAP engine dataset · 1PW051 · fuel_lto
813 kg
Takeoff fuel flowOpenAP engine dataset · 1PW051 · ff_to
2.449 kg/s
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Provenance

Source manufacturer nameHistorical source label retained.
Pratt & Whitney

Aircraft connections

Exact engine-name matches in the aircraft catalogue. This is not a complete installation or certification list.

No exact aircraft connection documented in this dataset.

Dimensions, dry weight, shaft-power ratings and certified limits are not documented in this engine dataset.

Sources & context

Reference values vary with model, rating and conditions. Consult the relevant manufacturer documentation for certified specifications.