THE "BIG FANS" COME OF AGE

The high-power, high-bypass turbofans that have been responsible for the success of the wide-body jets are discussed. Some of the most successful devices are discussed here: the Pratt and Whitney JT9D, the General Electric CF6, and the Rolls-Royce RB211.

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  Interavia

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• Authors:
  • Brindley, J F
• Publication Date: 1978-8

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 707-710
• Serial:
  • Interavia
  • Volume: 33
  • Publisher: Jane's Information Group
  • ISSN: 0020-5168

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Jet propelled aircraft; Turbofan engines; Wide body aircraft
• Identifier Terms: General Electric engines; Rolls-Royce plc
• Old TRIS Terms: Pratt and whitney jt9d engine
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00182455
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 14 1979 12:00AM