Blade Containment Test on Trent 900 Engine for Airbus A380 Completed

TRENT 900 TEST Engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce has completed a blade containment test on the Trent 900 powerplant, which is destined for the Airbus A380. The test involved the separation of a fan blade while at maximum speed, and its retention within the armored titanium engine-surround. The first...

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