It is powered by a pair of Pratt & Whitney JT8D-M-9 low-bypass turbofan engines, which were locally manufactured under license by Mitsubishi, each capable of generating up to  of thrust.
The aircraft is driven by a pair of Pratt & Whitney JT8D-M-9 low-bypass turbofan engines, manufactured under license from Mitsubishi, each capable of producing up to  of thrust.