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It's a pity there aren't more jet engine providers.
by keepquestioning 4y ago
It's a pity there aren't more jet engine providers.
- topspin 4y agoThe last thing you want in your turbofans is a lot of variety. That's why everyone relies on a handful of producers.
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- nradov 4y agoConsolidation is inevitable in industries where huge capital investments are necessary to build a viable product. The only way a new manufacturer will appear is if a major government decides to finance it for strategic reasons regardless of economics.
- hef19898 4y agoI can think of three occasions where this happened: Eurofighter with the RR based Eurojet engine, Rafale with an engine from Snecma and the A400M with a specifically designed turboprop. None of these manufacturers rose to challenge GE, RR or Pratt and Whitney when it comes to mass produced turbojet or fans.