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0 pointsadastra223y ago0 comments

Those aren’t jet engines.

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It's a pity there aren't more jet engine providers.

Consolidation is inevitable in industries where huge capital investments are necessary to build a viable product. The only way a new manufacturer will appear is if a major government decides to finance it for strategic reasons regardless of economics.

hef198983y ago

I can think of three occasions where this happened: Eurofighter with the RR based Eurojet engine, Rafale with an engine from Snecma and the A400M with a specifically designed turboprop. None of these manufacturers rose to challenge GE, RR or Pratt and Whitney when it comes to mass produced turbojet or fans.

topspin3y ago

The last thing you want in your turbofans is a lot of variety. That's why everyone relies on a handful of producers.

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