Czech-engine manufacturer Walter, known as Motorlet before the company's privatisation in March, claims to be Europe's biggest manufacturer of turboprop engines of 370-600kW.
Models in production include the two-shaft reverse-flow M-601, which powers Let L-410 and L-420 commuter aircraft and the PZL 130 trainer; the M-602 turboprop for the Let-610M commuter; and the M-701 single-shaft turbojet designed for the L-29 Dolphin military trainer.
Source: Flight International
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