Talk:General Electric GE90

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What kind of speed can it generate, that is, at what speeds can it propel an airplane (in this case, the 777)? That kind of information is interesting to have in an article such as this one, since laymans, such as myself, can't really relate to the figure for how much thrust the engine can muster. This needs to be "translated" into something more familiar to the average user — which makes the article more interesting for the casual reader. Regards, Redux 16:01, 10 March 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Transport to Boeing

How is this engine transported to the Boeing production site in Everett ? In parts without the fan in a 747 freighter ? Or completely assembled and simply fixed at the wing of a two-engine 747 ? 217.86.42.111 07:52, 17 June 2006 (UTC)

Transport answer:

The engines undergo final assembly (mating the fan and core assemblies) and testing in GE's facilities in Ohio. They are then trucked overland to Boeing Seattle where the EBU hardware is installed (aircraft interface equipiment). They are then further trucked up to the Everett factory for installation on the aircraft. Further ground runs are conducted on the aircraft before first flight and delivery.

What kind of tolerances?

[edit] Guinness Book of Records

The sentence "[...] The latest variant, the GE90-115B, has a fan diameter of 128in and holds the Guinness Book of Records for the highest thrust [...]". In its currrent version the sentence reads as if the engine was capable to hold a copy of the Guinness Book of Records. I advise to correct this. --Wendelin 10:33, 24 October 2006 (UTC)