Open Fan Would Be Suboptimal On Narrowbody, RTX Chief Scientist Says

RISE open-fan engine
Credit: CFM International
PARIS—An open-fan engine such as the RISE demonstrator CFM International has been building would be less efficient than a more conventional ducted turbofan on a next-generation narrowbody aircraft, RTX Chief Scientist Michael Winter said June 13. His comments come three months after Airbus CTO...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe.  

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