Snecma is the aerospace propulsion specialist in the international technology group SAFRAN. We design, develop and produce commercial and military aircraft engines, as well as propulsion systems for launchers and satellites. Our products are exported worldwide.

Military engines. Powering 20 types of aircraft in 40countries. Snecma designs, develops, produces and supports engines for military transport, training and combat aircraft. Our flagship products are the M53-P2 powering the Mirage 2000, the M88-2 on the Rafale, and the TP400-D6 turboprop for the new Airbus Military A400M military transport. Commercial engines. The broadest thrust range on the market. Working with General Electric of the United States, Snecma designs, produces, markets and supports the CFM56, the world’sbest selling commercial aircraft engine, and has a stake in the large turbofans CF6-80, GE90 and GP7200. We are also developing the SaM146 for regional jets, and preparing a new engine concept for the high-end business aircraft market. Space engines. The best balance of performance, reliability and cost. Snecma makes propulsion systems for both launch vehicles and satellites, including the Vulcain®2and HM7B engines for Ariane 5. Our PPS®1350 plasma thruster recently set the world endurance record for electric propulsion. M88-2 New generation Its modular design makes maintenance a snap: the engine comprises 21 modules, so that it can be serviced without complete removal for higher dispatch reliability. The M88-2 is the first new-generation jet engine for 21stcentury combat and training    aircraft. It marks considerable technological progress, with a high thrust-to- weight ratio, plus a full authority digital engine control (FADEC) for carefree handling anywhere in its operating envelope. It’s also the first engine of this type that doesn’tneed bench recalibration or ground test runs after servicing. M88 ECO The M88 ECO is a technology demonstrator    now under test, designed to reduce the M88-2’s cost of ownership and increase its thrust to 9 tons (19,800lb). These improvements will ensure the Rafale fighter’s future competitiveness in terms of payload capacity and in-flight performance. M53-P2 Exceptional handling The M53-P2 is a reliable, high-performance engine featuring carefree handling throughout    an extensive flight envelope, from very low speeds to Mach 2.2. Nearly 650 M53 engines are now in service with eight air forces around the world. The M53 is proven in combat. Snecma is now offering a modernized control system for easier, more economical maintenance on the Mirage 2000, which will remain in operation for another 30 years…

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