PW8000 Geared Turbofan Engine

• Twin-spool configuration: H-P turbine drives H-P compressor

L-P turbine drives L-P compressor, on separated shafts

• Gearbox to further decrease the RPM of the fan

• More fuel efficiency

• Less noise

• Fewer engine parts

From Machine Design Magazine

Nov. 5, 1998

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