Naval Historywith Dr. Alex

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Will the MT30 supersede the LM2500?

The Rolls-Royce MT30 is presented as a newer competitor to the long-lived General Electric LM2500 rather than a permanent replacement for it.

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Question

Will the Rolls-Royce MT30 supersede the General Electric LM2500 in naval service?

Short answer

It may take a leading share for a time, but the two manufacturers are likely to alternate as each introduces newer generations.

Notes

The MT30 derives from the Trent 800 and first ran in the early 2000s, while the LM2500 family is rooted in the 1960s. The newer engine is expected to gain ground until General Electric eventually fields another generation. Competition between two experienced producers remains valuable because it preserves separate development and production paths for naval gas turbines.