V2500

V2500-A1

The original version has one fan stage, three low- and ten high-pressure compression stages, and two high- and five low-pressure turbine stages. This engine promised better fuel burn on the Airbus A320 than the competing CFM56-5A; however, initial reliability issues, coupled with insufficient thrust for the larger A321, prompted the development of the improved V2500-A5 variant. It first entered service with Cyprus Airways.