Not every A330 operator needs maximum thrust. The Trent 768-60 was tailored for lower-weight A330 configurations where 67,500 lbf is sufficient, offering the same three-spool efficiency benefits as higher-rated Trent 700 variants without excess capacity. It shares the 26-blade fan, 24-nozzle combustor, and FADEC architecture of the family .
Trent 768-60 Architecture
The primary subject of this technical guide focuses on the Rolls-Royce Trent 768-60 engine, engineered specifically for Three-Spool, High-Bypass Turbofan applications. Below is an essential digest of this powertrain configuration.
• Lowest-rated Trent 700 variant
• 67,500 lbf takeoff thrust
• Three-shaft architecture
• 26-blade wide-chord fan
Trent 768-60 Thrust Ratings
Three-shaft configuration: LP single-stage fan with 26 blades and 4-stage turbine; IP 8-stage compressor and single-stage turbine; HP 6-stage compressor and single-stage turbine; takeoff thrust 67,500 lbf .
The 768-60’s lower thrust rating is achieved through engine tuning rather than major architectural changes, allowing Rolls-Royce to offer a common engine family across the A330 weight range. Maximum continuous thrust is 60,410 lbf, and the engine uses the same EEC2000 FADEC system as other Trent 700 variants. For operators flying shorter routes or lower-weight payloads, the 768-60 offers the Trent’s efficiency benefits without paying for thrust they don’t need .
| Architecture | Three-shaft turbofan |
|---|---|
| Takeoff Thrust | 67,500 lbf (300.3 kN) |
| Equivalent Bare Engine TO | 68,400 lbf (304.3 kN) |
| Max Continuous | 60,410 lbf (268.7 kN) |
| Fan Blades | 26 wide-chord |
| Fuel Nozzles | 24 |
| Fuel | Jet A / Jet A-1 |
Aircraft Powered by the Trent 768-60
This engine model is deployed across various operational frameworks. Here is a breakdown of the typical machine or vehicle applications using this unit:
Airbus A330 (lower-weight variants)
Pros & Advantages
Lower thrust rating for optimized A330 configurations; shares Trent 700 family reliability and efficiency.
Cons & Disadvantages
Lower thrust limits payload/range compared to higher-rated Trent variants.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What is the Trent 768-60’s takeoff thrust?
A1: 67,500 lbf (300.3 kN) net, with equivalent bare engine thrust of 68,400 lbf (304.3 kN) .
Q2: What is the Trent 768-60’s maximum continuous thrust?
A2: 60,410 lbf (268.7 kN) net .
Q3: Does the Trent 768-60 use the same fan as other Trent 700 variants?
A3: Yes, it uses the same 26-blade wide-chord fan as the 772-60 and 772B-60 .
The Airbus A330, specifically lower-weight configurations where 67,500 lbf is sufficient .