turbofan

Noun

Meaning

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turbofan (plural turbofans)

(aviation) A turbojet engine having a (typically ducted) fan that forces air directly into the hot exhaust and obtains a portion of the thrust from the turbojet and a portion from the turbojet section.

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Synonyms

engine ramjet jet engine turbine reaction engine fanjet fan-jet fanjet engine

Hypernyms

jet jet engine jet plane jet-propelled plane

Related terms

turbine turboprop turboshaft propfan

Phrases with the word

turbofan engine geared turbofan

Examples

All the air ingested by the inlet is passed through the compressor, combustor, and turbine, unlike the turbofan engine described below. Source: Internet

Brown 1970, p. 71. The Harrier is powered by a single Pegasus turbofan engine mounted in the fuselage. Source: Internet

As can be seen in the following table, rocket engines generally achieve much higher thrust-to-weight ratios than duct engines such as turbojet and turbofan engines. Source: Internet

Engines and landing gear The F-14 was initially equipped with two Pratt & Whitney TF30 (or JT10A) turbofan engines with each providing a maximum thrust of 20,900 lb (93 kN) and giving the aircraft an official maximum speed of Mach 2.34. Source: Internet

For example, the JT8D, a bypass engine, has a jet velocity of 1450 ft/sec whereas the JT9D, a turbofan, has jet velocities of 885 ft/sec (cold) and 1190 ft/sec (hot). Source: Internet

For main A Pratt & Whitney F100 turbofan engine for the F-15 Eagle being tested in the hush house at Florida Air National Guard base. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

turboelectric ship turboencabulator turboexpander turbofan engine turbofish turbogenerator