> With regards to nomenclature, is it true that the proper name for
> a Trent 700 (for example) is something like RB211-Trent-700 etc.?
The full name is, for example
RB211-Trent-768-60/99
which breaks down as
RB211 The Family Name ('all' thrree shaft engines are RB211's.)
Trent A sort of Brand Name
7xx Part of the Trent 700 design (designed for around 70,000lb thrust.)
x68 Specifically, rated to give 68,000 lb thrust at sea level.
-60 Configured for the Airbus A330
/99 With the special features as requested by Air Rockall
Actually, I hear that the Trent 1000 for the Boeing 787 will be a Trent 1000, not an RB211-Trent 1000, but that may just be a rumour.