IAE SuperFan

V2500SF SuperFan
Type Geared turbofan
Manufacturer International Aero Engines
Major applications Airbus A320 (175-seat stretch)
Airbus A340
Boeing 7J7
Number built 0
Developed from IAE V2500

The IAE V2500SF SuperFan was a design study for a high-bypass geared turbofan derived from the IAE V2500. It was offered as the primary engine option for the Airbus A340-200 and 300 in January 1987. Although several customers signed preliminary contracts for this variant, the International Aero Engines board decided in April 1987 to stop the development of the SuperFan, which forced Airbus to partly re-design the A340.