General Electric CF6-80

GPTKB entity

Properties (46)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf turbofan engine
gptkbp:application commercial aviation
gptkbp:certifications gptkb:EASA
gptkb:FAA
gptkbp:controls gptkb:full_authority_digital_engine_control_(FADEC)
gptkbp:diameter 2.5 m
3.0 ft
gptkbp:emissionsStandard CAEP/6
gptkbp:engineType high-bypass turbofan
axial compressor
high-pressure and low-pressure turbines
gptkbp:firstFlight 1970
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 0.5 lb/lbf/hr
gptkbp:fuelType Jet A
annular combustor
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label General Electric CF6-80
gptkbp:inspiration lower maintenance costs
increased reliability
reduced fuel consumption
gptkbp:is_designed_to gptkb:CF6-6
gptkbp:length 11.5 ft
gptkbp:maintenance 6,000 hours
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:General_Electric
gptkbp:market dominant in wide-body aircraft
gptkbp:noise_level Stage 3 compliant
gptkbp:notable_event high thrust-to-weight ratio
long service life
advanced materials used in construction
first engine to receive ETOPS certification
widely used in transcontinental flights
gptkbp:notableUsers gptkb:Boeing_767
gptkb:Airbus_A300
gptkb:McDonnell_Douglas_DC-10
gptkbp:operationalRange up to 8,000 miles
gptkbp:produces over 8,000 engines
gptkbp:productionYears 1960s to 1970s
gptkbp:propulsion 18,500 to 34,000 lbf
gptkbp:related_engine gptkb:CF6_family
gptkbp:serviceType 1971
gptkbp:successor gptkb:CF6-80E1
gptkb:CF6-80C2
CF6-80C2F
gptkbp:updates gptkb:CF6-80C2B1F
CF6-80A
CF6-80E1A4
gptkbp:weight 3,000 lb