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Old 21st Jul 2011, 00:55
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Turbine D
 
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mingocr83,

The LEAP engine is a completely new engine starting with the core. If the core is smaller, including intake area and the fan is the same diameter as the present CFM56-7, the by-pass ratio becomes larger, right? Trust me, it will not be dragging on the ground...
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