twinjet

Noun

Meaning

(aviation) An aircraft powered by two jet engines.

(physics) Two jets of particles from an event or source.

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By the early 1990s, the wide-body twinjet had become its manufacturer's annual best-selling aircraft, despite a slight decrease due to economic recession. Source: Internet

The 767-100 was ultimately not offered for sale, as its capacity was too close to the 757's seating, while the 777 trijet was eventually dropped in favor of standardizing around the twinjet configuration. Source: Internet

Design work occurred concurrently with the 757 twinjet, leading Boeing to treat both as almost one program to reduce risk and cost. Source: Internet

The larger safety margins were permitted because of the improved reliability demonstrated by the twinjet and its turbofan engines. Source: Internet

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