The GE90 An Introduction（GE90的介绍）.pdf

The GE90 - An Introduction GE-90 TURBOFAN ENGINE (CUT-AWAY VIEW) Built by General Electric in conj unction with SNECMA of France, IHI of Japan and FiatAvio of Italy, and first commissioned by the British Airways for its new fleet of Boeing 777s recently (September 1995), it is the most powerful commercial aircraft engine today. Certified at a Take-Off Thrust of 380 kN (85,000 lb.), only two engines suffice for a huge aircraft like the 777 with a seating capacity of 375 (weight approx. 3 230 tonnes). A derivative of the GE/NASA Energy Efficient Engine (E ) program, it is also the most fuel efficient, silent and environment friendly engine of today. In addition to the highest thrust to be offered, the GE90 is expected to provide airlines with a 5-6% improvement in fuel burn, lower noise pollution, and NOX emissions 33% lower than today’s high bypass ratio engines. This seminar attempts at highlighting the various aspects of the engine by presenting a brief insight into its features. 1 COMPARISON HIGH THRUST CLASS TURBOFAN ENGINES ( 200 kN) (modified after [2]) GE-90 CF6-50C2 CF6-80C2 Company General Electric (USA) General Electric (USA) General Electric (USA) In use since September 1995 1978 October 1985 First flew on Airbus A-340 B-777 KC-10 (Military) A-300/310, 747/767 Description High Bypass TF Two-Shaft High BPR TF Two-Shaft High BPR TF Weight (Dry) 3960 kg 4144 kg Overall Length 4775 mm 4394 mm