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General
Electric CF6
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Specifications
(CF6-50) |
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CF6 high-bypass turbofan was based on the TF39 and was
designed to power the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 and Lockheed
L-1011. The DC-10 was launched with the CF6; however, the
Lockheed went with the Rolls-Royce RB.211.
In production since 1971, the CF6 is used to power
many of today's large commercial aircraft. The CF6 is known as
the F103 by the U.S. military. |
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| single-stage fan |
| Compressor: 3-stage LP, 14-stage HP |
| Turbine: 4-stage LP, 2-stage HP |
| Mass flow: 1,300 lbs/sec |
| Pressure ratio: 29 - 30 |
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| CF6-6: 41,500 lb (185 kN) thrust |
| CF6-50: 51,500-54,000 lb (229-240 kN)
thrust |
| CF6-80: 48,000-69,800 lb (213-310 kN)
thrust |
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page updated 28 March 2003
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