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Thrust, weight, and cost data of some of the major aero-engines

 Thrust, weight, and cost data of some of the major aero-engines currently in use. These engines are commonly found in commercial and military aircraft.

Engine Name

Thrust (kN)

Weight (kg)

Approximate Cost (USD)

General Electric GE90-115B

514 kN

8,300 kg

$27–30 million

Rolls-Royce Trent XWB

370–430 kN

7,000 kg

$20–25 million

Pratt & Whitney PW4000

249–423 kN

6,500–7,500 kg

$10–12 million

CFM International LEAP-1A

120–144 kN

2,700–3,000 kg

$14 million

General Electric GEnx-1B

240–330 kN

5,700–6,100 kg

$22 million

Rolls-Royce Trent 1000

240–360 kN

5,600–6,000 kg

$20 million

CFM International CFM56-5B

98–145 kN

2,200–2,500 kg

$10 million

Pratt & Whitney PW1000G

110–150 kN

3,500–3,900 kg

$12 million

General Electric F414

58–98 kN

1,100 kg

$4–6 million

Klimov RD-33

81.4 kN

1,105 kg

$3–4 million

Rolls-Royce AE 3007A

40.3 kN

707 kg

$2–3 million

Honeywell TFE731-60

19 kN

285 kg

$1.5–2 million

 

  1. Thrust: Maximum take-off thrust is used for reference.
  2. Weight: Dry engine weight without accessories.
  3. Cost: Prices are for new engines and exclude maintenance packages.
  4. Commercial Engines: These engines, like the GE90, Trent XWB, and PW1000G, are used in airliners like the Boeing 777, Airbus A350, and A320neo.
  5. Military Engines: The F414 and RD-33 are examples of engines powering fighter jets like the F/A-18E/F and MiG-29.

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