From military to commercial and general aviation engines, GE Aviation powers some of the world's leading airframes.
PROPULSION
Propulsion hub
From military to commercial and general aviation engines, GE Aviation powers some of the world's leading airframes.
PROPULSION
The 25.1 MW Engine
Photo courtesy of Buquebus
Most popular marine gas turbine
The 25.1 MW marine gas turbine is GE's most popular marine gas turbine and leads the industry for its high performance and reliability. It is a simple-cycle, two-shaft, high-performance engine, derived from GE’s CF6-6 aircraft engine.
The 25.1 MW marine gas turbine consists of:
A gas generator
A power turbine
Attached fuel and lube oil pumps
A fuel control and speed governing system
Associated inlet and exhaust sections
Lube and scavenge systems
Controls and devices for starting and monitoring engine operation
It offers low emissions, the ability to operate on a variety of fuels, and reduced overall maintenance costs over the life of the engine. There are more than 1,300 of GE’s 25.1 MW marine gas turbines in service worldwide. Potential applications include high-speed ferries, cruise ships and LNG carriers.
25.1 MW
The 25.1 MW (33,600 shp) unit is GE's most popular marine gas turbine, offering high performance and reliability.