Power for the A320

Abstract

WHEN the Airbus Industrie A320 makes its first flight next year it will be equipped with two CFM 56‐5‐A1 turbofans of 25,000 lb thrust each. This engine is scheduled for certification in August, 1987 and will enter service in the A320 early in 1988. Following closely is the International Aero Engines V2500 turbofan which is being developed at thrust levels of 23,000 and 25,000 lb and is due to be certificated in April, 1988 and enter service (at the higher thrust level) in ther A320 early in 1989. Both these powerplants make extensive use of the expertise gained over recent years by engines in service and which has been improved and refined to produce the higher thrust/‐weight ratio and lower specific fuel consumption (SFC) anticipated in current turbofans.

Citation

Ford, T. (1986), "Power for the A320", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 58 No. 11, pp. 20-23. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb036358