GE CF6 engines

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf turbofan engine
gptkbp:aircraft gptkb:Airbus_A330
gptkb:McDonnell_Douglas_DC-10
gptkb:Boeing_747
gptkbp:application military aircraft
cargo_aircraft
gptkbp:certifications FAA_certified
gptkbp:climate high temperature capability
gptkbp:competitors gptkb:Pratt_&_Whitney_PW4000
Rolls-Royce Trent 700
gptkbp:compressionRatio 5.5:1
gptkbp:controls gptkb:full_authority_digital_engine_control_(FADEC)
gptkbp:coolingSystem air-cooled turbine blades
gptkbp:customerBase global customer base
gptkbp:design high bypass turbofan
gptkbp:developer developed for wide-body aircraft
gptkbp:diameter 60 inches
gptkbp:engineType fan, low-pressure, high-pressure
high-pressure, low-pressure
multiple engine variants exist
gptkbp:environmental_impact lower emissions than predecessors
gptkbp:fanEvents composite materials
gptkbp:firstFlight 1971
gptkbp:fuel_capacity improved fuel efficiency
gptkbp:fuelType Jet A
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label GE CF6 engines
gptkbp:is_used_in commercial aircraft
gptkbp:legacy legacy in aviation history
gptkbp:maintenance approximately 6,000 hours
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:General_Electric
gptkbp:market significant market share in wide-body aircraft
widely available spare parts
gptkbp:modifications various engine modifications available
gptkbp:noise_level Stage 3 compliant
gptkbp:operational_status lower operational costs
gptkbp:operationalHistory over 40 years
gptkbp:partnerships collaborations with airlines and manufacturers
gptkbp:performance high performance in various conditions
gptkbp:produces over 8,000 units
gptkbp:propulsion 18,500 to 34,000 lbf
cascade type
gptkbp:providesServices comprehensive support services offered
gptkbp:related_engine gptkb:CF6_family
gptkbp:reliability high reliability ratings
gptkbp:researchAndDevelopment ongoing research and development efforts
gptkbp:revenue still in service
gptkbp:safetyFeatures excellent safety record
gptkbp:services designed for long service life
gptkbp:successor gptkb:GE9X
gptkbp:technology advanced materials
gptkbp:weight approximately 8,000 lbs