Engine
General Electric GEnx
The GEnx powers Boeing 787 aircraft as the GEnx-1B and Boeing 747-8 aircraft as the GEnx-2B.
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Overview
The GEnx powers Boeing 787 aircraft as the GEnx-1B and Boeing 747-8 aircraft as the GEnx-2B.
Advantages
- Modern fuel-burn and materials technology.
- Serves both 787 and 747-8 applications.
Limitations
- Application-specific versions differ; 787 and 747-8 installations should not be treated as interchangeable.
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Branches & models
Select a branch to inspect its documented model codes and aircraft applications.
GEnx-2B1 model
- GEnx-2B67747-8, 747-8F
GEnx-1B5 models
- GEnx-1B64787-8
- GEnx-1B67787-8, 787-9
- GEnx-1B70787-9
- GEnx-1B74/75787-9, 787-10
- GEnx-1B76/P2787-10 high-weight
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Technical context
Technical notes
- GEnx-1B competes with Trent 1000 on the 787.
- GEnx-2B is the sole engine for the 747-8.
- Technology lineage links it to modern GE wide-body engines.
- Typical aircraft applications: boeing-787, boeing-747.
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Related photography
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