Rolls-Royce Flight Tests Trent 900 Engine
Credit: ROLLS-ROYCE
Engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce flew its Trent 900 turbofan engine--destined for the Airbus A380--for the first time May 17, using an A340-300 testbed aircraft. The Trent 900 is installed on the port inboard engine station. First flight saw it tested at altitudes of up to 35,000 ft., and at speeds...
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