Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Aircraft Engines

The CF34 sparked one of the most important events in commercial aviation: the introduction of the regional jet. The latest CF34 engine is the CF34-10.
CF34 engine

Engine Overview

Aircraft readiness, on-time departures, reliability and cost-effective operation are all important measures of a successful regional aircraft engine.

Dependability is inherent in the CF34. It is a derivative of GE's rugged, combat-proven TF34 which powers the U.S. Air Force A-10 and U.S. Navy S-3A. The CF34 has evolved from this solid military experience base as a superior commercial engine with excellent performance margin, durability, and a level of reliability that allows today's 50 to 105 passenger regional jets to be flown with utmost confidence throughout the world.

The CF34 family is designed with a particular concern for its effect on the total flying environment . . . inside the cabin and outside.

The inherently quiet CF34 helps make travel comfortable and more productive. Low noise also contributes to greater operational flexibility. The CF34 is not only a quiet engine, but it is also well within FAA, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and International Civil Aircraft Organization (ICAO) requirements for smoke and emissions.

GE is so committed to the CF34, that it has invested more than $1 billion over the last decade.

Manufacturer Engine Country

Allison V-1710 USA
Clerget Clerget Rotary Engine (Type 9B) France
Daimler Benz DB 601 Germany

Le Rhone Le Rhone Rotary France
Le Rhone Super Rhone France
Lycoming XR-7755 USA
Pratt and Whitney Wasp USA
Pratt and Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp USA
Pratt and Whitney Hornet USA
Rolls Royce Merlin V-1650 Great Britain
Wright Aeronautical Whirlwind USA
Wright Aeronautical Cyclone R-1820 USA
Wright Aeronautical Hispano-Suiza E-2 & E-4 USA

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