Opinions on the Walter M601
Been looking at the Walter 601 and trying to understand why that engine hasn't been successful in the US.
Ok, it's a little bit heavier (like 20 lbs equipped) than a PT6, and yes it burns a bit more fuel than the PT6, but in a typical application you couldn't burn enough fuel in a lot of years to pay for the difference in cost ($70k) for new engine...
Is it the lack of support?
It seems that some AG fliers are using the engine with good results, I just want to understand why few others are using it and buying the PT6's...