Geared-Turbofan Engine Design
Pratt&Whitney's PW8000 will feature a geared-fan design that will allow the engine to have 40% fewer stages and 50% fewer airfoils than existing conventional turbofans of comparable thrust. Preliminary design of the 13-stage powerplant is underway, and detailed design should begin no later than June...
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