Originally Posted by
tdracer
The GE had the better fuel burn and reliability - especially early on - and the market share reflects that GE getting the lions share (IIRC, the CF6-80C2 powered more 747-400s than Pratt and Rolls combined).
Were there any meaningful differences in the CF6 that "made it" more reliable than the Pratt or Rolls offerings? Interesting to see the note GE out-sold
both PW& Rolls put together!