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Turbofan engine

A turbojet engine in which additional propulsive thrust is gained by extending a portion of the compressor or turbine blades outside the inner engine case. The extended blades propel bypass air along the engine axis but…

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Turbofan engine

Definition

  • A turbojet engine in which additional propulsive thrust is gained by extending a portion of the compressor or turbine blades outside the inner engine case. The extended blades propel bypass air along the engine axis but between the inner and outer ca

References

  • Airplane Flying Handbook · Federal Aviation Administration · 2021