General Electric CF6-50

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:turbofan_engine
gptkbp:application commercial aviation
gptkbp:average_temperature high
gptkbp:compressor_type gptkb:5
axial compressor
gptkbp:control_system gptkb:Full_Authority_Digital_Engine_Control_(FADEC)
gptkbp:cooling_system air-cooled
gptkbp:design gptkb:General_Electric
20,000 hours
gptkbp:diameter 3.0 ft
2.5 ft
gptkbp:emissions_standard ICAO Chapter 4
gptkbp:engine modular design
gptkbp:engine_configuration twin-spool
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:CF6-50_A
gptkb:CF6-50_B
gptkb:CF6-50_C
gptkb:CF6-50_E
gptkb:CF6-50_R
gptkb:CF6-50_S
dual-rotor
gptkbp:fan_art wide-chord fan blades
gptkbp:fan_material composite materials
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1971
gptkbp:fuel_capacity lightweight
gptkbp:fuel_economy high efficiency
gptkbp:fuel_type gptkb:Jet_A
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label General Electric CF6-50
gptkbp:is_tested_for extensive ground testing
gptkbp:legal_principle gptkb:jet_engine
gptkbp:length 11.5 ft
gptkbp:maintenance 6,000 hours
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:General_Electric
gptkbp:market_segment wide-body aircraft
gptkbp:noise_level Stage 3 compliant
gptkbp:produces over 1,000 units
gptkbp:propulsion 50,000 lbf
12.5:1
gptkbp:related_aircraft gptkb:Boeing_707
gptkb:Airbus
gptkb:Mc_Donnell_Douglas_DC-10
gptkbp:reliability high
gptkbp:service_entry gptkb:1972
gptkbp:successor gptkb:General_Electric_CF6-80
gptkbp:turbine_type 2
high-pressure turbine
nickel alloy
gptkbp:type high-bypass turbofan
gptkbp:weight 4,000 lb
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Mc_Donnell_Douglas_DC-10-30
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5