Mind-blowing footage showing size comparison between Rolls-Royce plane engine and human
- Rolls-Royce is one of the largest manufacturers of plane engines
- A human looks like a tiny bug in comparison
- The company’s journey in aviation began in 1914
Published on Jul 14, 2024 at 5:25 PM (UTC+4)
by Daksh Chaudhary
Last updated on Jul 14, 2024 at 5:25 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Nalin Rawat
Rolls-Royce is not just about luxury cars.
The brand is also one of the largest manufacturers of plane engines.
If you ever wonder how big that engine is, well, a human looks like a tiny bug in comparison.
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Rolls-Royce engine size compared to a human
A video uploaded on a Twitter account called ‘Aviation’ recently showcased a human standing near a Rolls-Royce plane engine.
It’s really, really massive.
No wonder these giants have the potential to carry hundreds of passengers thousands of miles with such ease.
The sheer size of plane engines is mindblowing🤯
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While it’s not mentioned in the video, the plane in the footage is most likely a Boeing 777.
This aircraft is not just one of the largest planes by the company but also one of the largest commercial planes ever built.
Similar to this one, the Boeing 747 is also immense and appears missile-like due to its size.
More about these massive engines
Rolls-Royce has a long history of engineering excellence.
The company’s journey in aviation began in 1914, and since then, it has been the leader in the aviation industry.
The Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine, for instance, powers the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and is renowned for its efficiency and power.
These engines can have a diameter of over 10 feet and produce more than 97,000 pounds of thrust, enough to lift a fully loaded plane off the ground.
One of the fascinating aspects of Rolls-Royce engines is their ability to undergo rigorous testing.
Each engine is subjected to extreme conditions, ensuring reliability and safety.
During testing, engines are often exposed to bird strikes, hailstorms, and even volcanic ash to simulate real-life scenarios.
Rolls-Royce engines have numerous achievements under their belt.
The Trent XWB, for example, is the world’s most efficient large aero engine, designed for the Airbus A350.
Its performance and efficiency have set new standards in the aviation industry.
Now, it seems justifiable why these planes have enough power to push people standing behind the engine during takeoff.
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Daksh Chaudhary
Meet Daksh: Not your typical pro, but definitely a pro at being fascinated by supercars, tech, and all things futuristic. When he's not nose-deep in work, catch him glued to anime screens or lost in the pages of a good book.
