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CFM56 family

CFM International CFM56 high-bypass turbofan family, with an 18,500–32,000 lbf thrust range and exact -2/-3/-5/-7 model branches. CFM identifies the family as powering Airbus A320ceo and Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft, with additional military and freighter applications; exact CFM56 variants are modeled separately.

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aviation
Identity Level
family
Kind
turbofan
Name
CFM56 family
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active

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CFM International CFM56 high-bypass turbofan family, with an 18,500–32,000 lbf thrust range and exact -2/-3/-5/-7 model branches. CFM identifies the family as powering Airbus A320ceo and Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft, with additional military and freighter applications; exact CFM56 variants are modeled separately.
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Creation Time
July 29, 2026 at 10:01:04 UTC
Updated Time
August 14, 2026 at 10:11:12 UTC

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CFM56 family - AeroVia