Engines
Snecma Silvercrest core to run later this year
French engine manufacturer Snecma is making progress with plans to develop a turbofan in the 10,000-pound-thrust class.

French engine manufacturer Snecma is making progress with plans to develop a turbofan in the 10,000-pound-thrust class. The manufacturer revealed plans last October to enter the business jet engine market. Design of the Silvercrest powerplant is now well under way, and the core is scheduled to run later this year.

With Silvercrest, the Safran subsidiary is offering thrust levels between 9,500 and 12,000 pounds. According to the company, better temperature margins will result in improved reliability and maintenance cost standards. The typical application will be a large-cabin, long-range business jet with an mtow of between 45,000 and 60,000 pounds.

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