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IAE V2500 vs. CFM56: Comparing two successful turbofan engine families

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IAE V2500 vs. CFM56: Comparing two successful turbofan engine families
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Both the IAE V2500 and CFM56 families of engines are widely recognized as successful turbofans in the aviation industry. The IAE V2500, developed by a consortium including Pratt & Whitney, competes with the CFM56, produced by GE Aerospace and Safran.

The V2500 is used in several aircraft, such as the McDonnell Douglas MD-90, Airbus A320 family, and Embraer C-390 Millennium. Pratt & Whitney claims it is the quietest and most fuel-efficient engine for the Airbus A320ceo family. The V2500-E5 variant provides 31,000 lbf of thrust for the Embraer C-390 Millennium.

The CFM56 has been delivered over 34,000 times, making it one of the best-selling jet engines. It powers aircraft like the Airbus A320ceo, Boeing 737 Classic and Next Generation models, Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker, and Douglas DC-8-70. The engine's thrust ranges from 18,500 lbf to 34,000 lbf.

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In terms of power comparison between these engines, some pilots have noted that the V2500 lacks power on larger aircraft like the Airbus A321ceo compared to its performance on smaller models like the A319ceo or A320ceo. Variants within both engine families vary in thrust capability; for instance, while general thrust ranges overlap between 22,000 lbf to 33,000 lbf for V2500 and 18,500 lbf to 34,000 lbf for CFM56.

Most powerful variants include the V2533-A5 at 33,000 lbf for Airbus A321ceo in the V2500 series and CFM56-5C at 34,000 lbf designed for Airbus A340 in the CFM56 series.

The use of these engines continues as they find applications beyond commercial passenger jets into military transport roles such as powering Embraer's new tactical airlifter. Despite newer models like Pratt & Whitney PW1100G and CFM International LEAP entering service for more modern aircraft versions like Airbus A320neo family planes.

"Given their large ranges between their various models and upgrades over the years," determining which engine is definitively more powerful remains complex. "It is difficult to say which engine is more powerful." 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