The Airbus A320 is one of the most successful and beloved aircraft of all time - in fact, in most people's books, it is the most successful commercial plane series ever. In 2019, Airbus surpassed the Boeing 737 range as the most-sold commercial aircraft in history, with total orders now exceeding 19,000 aircraft and deliveries closing in on the 12,000-mark. As with many aircraft programs, customers purchasing the A320 have a choice of engine options.
The two newest planes in the A320-family are the A320neo and A321neo, both of which are powered by CFM LEAP or Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engines. Prior to the development of the two neo (new engine option) variants, the A320ceo came equipped with engine options from CFM (the CFM56-5) or the V2500 built by International Aero Engines (IAE). The original CFM56-5A Specification CFM56-5A Thrust Range 22,500 – 26,000 lbf Bypass Ratio 4.
9:1 Fan Diameter 68.3 inches (1.73 m) Engine Length 2.
5 m (98 in) The Airbus A320 program was officially launched in 1984 before the A320 took its maiden flight in early 1987. At the time, the CFM56-5A was selected as the engine to power the single-aisle jet, although IAE's V2500 would soon arrive on the scene. The -5A built on earlier versions of the CFM56, delivering higher thrust and incorporating more advanced materials.
The engine was developed by CFM International, a joint venture between US-based General Electric (GE) and Safran, a French company. The A320's first flight was conducted with two CFM.
