propfan

Noun

Meaning

propfan (plural propfans)

(aviation) A modified turbofan jet engine with the propeller outside the engine duct of an aircraft.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

UDF unducted fan UHB

Examples

However, propfan engines, which are very similar to turboprop engines, can cruise at flight speeds approaching Mach 0.75. Source: Internet

The primary difference between turboprop and propfan design is that the propeller blades on a propfan are highly swept to allow them to operate at speeds around Mach 0.8, which is competitive with modern commercial turbofans. Source: Internet

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