| LM6000 | |
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| LM6000 GTG in an electrical power plant application | |
| Type | Aeroderivative gas turbine |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | General Electric |
| Developed from | General Electric CF6 |
The General Electric LM6000 is a turboshaft aeroderivative gas turbine engine. The LM6000 is derived from the CF6-80C2 aircraft turbofan. It has additions and modifications designed to make it more suitable for marine propulsion, industrial power generation, and marine power generation use. These include an expanded turbine section to convert thrust into shaft power, supports and struts for mounting on a steel or concrete deck, and reworked controls packages for power generation. It has found wide use including peaking power plants, fast ferries and high speed cargo ship applications.