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 received final certification for use on the Canadian Cormorant helicopter in 2001 replacing Canada's aging fleet of S-61 Labradors.
