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Old May 11, 2006 | 10:51 am
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Originally Posted by YVR Cockroach
This has been tried before. Not saying it won't ever work but Pratt & Whitney was designing this type of engine for the Airbus A340. Basically, P&W's prototype was a dismal failure and the A340 had to be (under)powered using 737-type engines (IAE V2500/CFM56s).
CFM56-5C engines for the A340-200/200.

The technology and research has advanced substantially since the late 80s/early 90s.
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