Pratt & Whitney is a major aerospace and defense company specializing in aircraft engines, power systems, and related technologies for commercial and military applications.
| Type | Prime |
|---|---|
| Ownership | Subsidiary |
| Founded | 1860 |
| Headquarters | 🇺🇸 East Hartford, United States |
| Region | NORTH AM |
| Employees | 10K+ |
Pratt & Whitney is a leading manufacturer of aircraft engines and propulsion systems serving both commercial aviation and defense markets. The company is a division of RTX Corporation (formerly Raytheon Technologies) and operates globally with significant R&D and manufacturing capabilities.
The company is known for engines powering commercial aircraft (e.g., GTF engines for Airbus A320neo family) and military platforms (F-35 Lightning II, various helicopters). It also produces auxiliary power units, environmental control systems, and other aerospace components.
Pratt & Whitney was founded in 1860 and has been a cornerstone of aviation propulsion for over 160 years. The company developed numerous landmark engines including the R-2800 (WWII era), JT3D (early jet transports), and modern high-bypass turbofans. It became part of United Technologies Corporation in 1934 and is now a division of RTX Corporation following the 2020 merger.