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14th Nov 2010, 15:14

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mike-wsm

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I recall reading, perhaps in an earlier post, that the IP and HP turbines of the Trent 900 are contra-rotating. Does anyone have any technical information on the advantages of contra-rotation, and indeed any downside, please?