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turbofan 1. a type of by-pass engine in which a large fan driven by a turbine and housed in a short duct forces air rearwards around the exhaust gases in order to increase the propulsive thrust 2. an aircraft driven by one or more turbofans 3. the ducted fan in such an engine How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In Singapore, Pratt & Whitney is pushing ahead aggressively on geared turbofans, the same direction in which it has been heading for two decades. Two separate, interchangeable F-35 engines are under development: the Pratt & Whitney F135 turbofan and the F136 turbofan from the General Electric Rolls-Royce Fighter Engine Team. Provisional name HondaJet Seating 6 (2crew + 4 passengers or 1 + 5) Engine Honda HF118 Turbofan Engine - X 2 Maximum take-off thrust 757 kgf (1,670 lbf) X 2 Length X width X height 12. |
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