The CFM56-5C Turbofan Engine

31,200 - 34,000 POUNDS THRUST

Engine Overview

The CFM56-5C, the most powerful engine in the CFM56 family, is the sole cost-effective propulsion system perfectly tailored for the long-range Airbus A340-200 and A340-300 aircraft.

Continuing the CFM56 engine's excellent worldwide reputation, the CFM56-5C features innovative technologies, low fuel consumption, and the ability to meet all existing environmental requirements with significant margins.

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  • Lowest SFC of the CFM56 family
  • Quietest engine in its thrust class
  • High thrust-to-weight ratio to provide excellent takeoff performance for high-altitude and hot airfields
  • 36,000 pounds of thrust demonstrated during ground testing
  • Second-generation FADEC
  • Long-duct, mixed-flow nacelle developed by CFM to provide significant noise attenuation, reduced fuel burn, and increased climb thrust
Available on these Aircraft:
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