Something on MD8x engines

lucasiu — Tue, 20 Aug 2002 02:28:02 GMT

MD8x aircrafts were the last batch of aircrafts using PW JT8D of 1950's design, with low bypass ratio, hence high fuel consumption & high noise level. Susprisingly some DC8 were changed to more advanced, high bypass CFM56 engines in 1980's.

So a question is risen: Why PW JT8D of backward design, low bypass ratio, hence high fuel consumption & high noise were used on MD8x instead of better CFM56 engines used on DC8-70?

Thanks.

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Something on MD8x engines