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CFM56 family
Six different engines with four fan sizes make the 56 a versatile choice for
midsize airliners.
Engine statistics
| Specification |
-2-C1 |
-5B1 |
-7B18 |
| Application |
C-135 family |
A320 family |
737-600/700/800 |
| Max thrust |
22,000 lb |
30,000 |
18,500 |
| Max SFC |
0.36 |
0.35 |
0.35 |
| Cruise Thrust |
4980 lb |
5840 lb |
5905 lb |
| Cruise SFC |
0.671 |
|
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| Bypass Ratio |
6.0 |
5.5 |
5.6 |
| Pressure Ratio |
31.3 |
35.5 |
32.3 |
| Length |
95.7 in |
102.4 |
98.7 |
| Dia (fan) |
68.3 in |
68.3 |
61.0 |
| Weight |
4635 lb |
5250 |
5216 lb |