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datasheet CF34-3

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The document provides an overview of the CF34 engine family by GE Aviation, highlighting its performance and reliability for both commercial and corporate aircraft, specifically the Bombardier CRJ200 series and Challenger models.

Engine Performance and Applications
The CF34 engines are noted for their economy, reliability, and high utilization, comparable to larger commercial turbofan engines. They are used in the Bombardier CRJ200 airliner and Challenger 604, 605, and 850 models, offering high aircraft availability and intercontinental range.

Technical Specifications
  • Thrust: Takeoff thrust is 8,729 lb, with APR increasing it to 9,220 lb.
  • Bypass Ratio: 6.2:1
  • Thrust/Weight Ratio: 5.52:1
  • Compressor Ratio: 14:1
  • Fan Diameter: 44 inches
  • Maximum Diameter: 49 inches
  • Length: 103 inches
  • Weight: 1,670 lb
  • Specific Fuel Consumption: 0.69 at max cruise

Milestones
  • Engine/model certifications occurred between 1982 and 1995.
  • The Challenger 601 first flew in September 1992, with corporate service starting in May 1983.
  • The Bombardier CRJ200 airliner first flew in May 1991, entering airline service in October 1992.
  • The Challenger 604 first flew in March 1995, and the Challenger 605 entered service in June 2007.

Conclusion
The CF34 engine family combines military and commercial airline technology, providing dependable and efficient performance, making it one of the cleanest and most fuel-efficient engines in its class.
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Catalog excerpts

datasheet CF34-3-1

GE Aviation The CF34® family of engines incorporates a unique combination of military and commercial airline Series airliner, CF34 engine performance provides experience and technology. The resulting in-service economy and excellent reliability for high utilization performance has been proven to meet the dependability operations comparable to large commercial turbofan and value demands of both corporate and regional engines powering narrowbody airliners. airline customers worldwide. Since its service entry in 1983, CF34 engines have earned an industry-leading For corporate operators of the Bombardier Challenger* reputation as one of the cleanest and most fuel-efficient 604, 605 and 850, CF34 engine performance delivers high aircraft availability, increased travel comfort and confident intercontinental range. CF34-3 turbofan engine 9,000 lb thrust class

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datasheet CF34-3-2

CF34-3 turbofan engine Applications Bypass ratio Takeoff thrust with APR Takeoff thrust Thrust/weight ratio Compressor ratio Maximum diameter Specific fuel consumption 37K/0.74 Mn max cruise Flat-rated to 73oF. Uninstalled. Sea level flat-rated to 86oF/30oC. Milestones Engine/model certification Challenger 601 first flight Corporate service Bombardier CRJ200 airliner first flight Airline service Challenger 604 first flight Challenger 605 entry into service *Trademark(s) of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries Application photos courtesy of Bombardier Inc. ® CF34 is a registered trademark...

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