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The largest engine of the world gets ready to power B777X
With a fan of composite material more than 11 feet (3.35 meters) in diameter, General Electric GE9X is the largest engine in the world. This is the new engine of the Boeing 777X. It will be the largest and most efficient dual-aisle aircraft operating in the world, according to the North American manufacturer (airlinerwatch.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
Some people are just naturally cynical...
Actually, the title of "largest engine in the world" belongs to this monster: Designed to provide the motive force for a variety of supertankers and container ships, it comes in a whopping 14 cylinder version. The cylinder bore is 38 inches and the stroke is just over 98 inches. Each cylinder displaces 111,143 cubic inches (1820 liters) and produces 7780 horsepower. Total displacement comes out to 1,556,002 cubic inches (25,480 liters).
At a length of 89 feet and a height of 44 feet, the total engine weight is 2300 tons - the crankshaft alone weighs 300 tons.
The RTA96C-14 can achieve a maximum power output of 108,920 hp at 102 rpm and astonishingly, at maximum economy the engine exceeds 50% thermal efficiency.
At a length of 89 feet and a height of 44 feet, the total engine weight is 2300 tons - the crankshaft alone weighs 300 tons.
The RTA96C-14 can achieve a maximum power output of 108,920 hp at 102 rpm and astonishingly, at maximum economy the engine exceeds 50% thermal efficiency.
Any footage of the test flight or is that sort of thing restricted.
What kind of thrust this baby will put out ..? 777/300 had 115,000 per engine..
For more engine info:
https://www.geaviation.com/commercial/engines/ge9x-commercial-aircraft-engine
https://www.geaviation.com/commercial/engines/ge9x-commercial-aircraft-engine
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