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The https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Electric_GE9X https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Electric_GE9X used in the 777x (assuming it eventually gets certif
by mjg59 4y ago
The https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Electric_GE9X https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Electric_GE9X used in the 777x (assuming it eventually gets certified) is significantly larger than the 747 engines. Even the engines used on the original 777 from the 90s outsize individual 747 engines, which is somewhat terrifying.
- deergomoo 4y agoThe 777X engine diameter is about the same as a 737 fuselage https://qph.cf2.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-e4288424b0e63bb7cb098c31b2cc39dc-lq https://qph.cf2.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-e4288424b0e63bb7cb098...