2007-11-11 02:48:59 · 18 answers · asked by john j 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
Boeing aicraft are fitted with Rolls Royce, Pratt and Whitney and General Electric engines.
2007-11-11 03:01:03 · answer #1 · answered by Jack 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
I believe the first was the 707-420 with the Rolls Royce Conway engines in the early sixties. The 747 has been available with RB211s for a while and the 757 was originally certified with the RB211-535s. Some versions of the 777 have the Rolls Royce Trent (a bigger derivitave of the RB211).
2007-11-11 02:55:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but not exclusively.
Most Boeing aircraft offer the option of Rolls-Royce, General Electric or Pratt and Whitney engines. The airline buying the aircraft will choose which engine best suits them - often an airline will use the same engine manufacturer across its fleet, to reduce complexity in maintenance (it only needs to train its staff in the maintenance and repair of one make of engine, and only has to stock spares for that make of engine, which reduces their costs). Boeing needs to offer a choice, so that it can offer planes to an airline no matter what its engine policy is.
2007-11-11 20:34:00 · answer #3 · answered by Neil 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When you buy a plane from Boeing (or other A/C manufactures) you usually get a choice of engines. You can bet all British airways use Rolls Royce. Others will use engines of their choice.
2007-11-11 05:18:00 · answer #4 · answered by walt554 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The choice of engines is down to the buyer, not Boeing. The pylons that support the engine will have all necessary modifications made or fitted to accept the airline's choice of engine, be it RR, Pratt & Whitney, General Electric or SNECMA.
The airline will probably have the necessary spares and tooling in stock to accomodate RR from past purchases, therefore it makes sense to continue with their engines.
2007-11-11 21:35:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on which model and varient as they use 3 different engine suppliers. Rolls Royce, General Electric and Pratt and Whitney.
2007-11-11 09:21:09 · answer #6 · answered by sweet cheeks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they do ,but Rolls Royce also produce parts for other manufacturers as they have one of the most sophisticated production set ups in engine manufacture.
2007-11-13 08:47:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the buyer. They have the option to choose which engine that they one. Pratt & Whitney and Rolls Royce are very common in MAS fleet. Never heard of General Electric engine being used in MAS fleet. As a i said, it is strictly buyer's choice. Which one is more convenience to them in term of service and support, nearest service centre and etc.
2007-11-11 03:40:59 · answer #8 · answered by -TeRenCe- - 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I was also Wonder, When I float from Hyderabad to Shanghai, I have seen RR motors in the Boeing Wings
2007-11-14 22:30:26 · answer #9 · answered by Romeo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they do. The RB211 has evolved into several uses. From airliners to power plants. Check out this excellent web page about the industrial Rolls Royce RB211.
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http://www.rolls-royce.com/energy/products/oilgas/rb211/default.jsp
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Be sure to watch the video.
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2007-11-11 05:01:16 · answer #10 · answered by ericbryce2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋