Associations to the word «Turbofan»

Wiktionary

TURBOFAN, noun. 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.

Dictionary definition

TURBOFAN, noun. An airplane propelled by a fanjet engine.
TURBOFAN, noun. A jet engine in which a fan driven by a turbine provides extra air to the burner and gives extra thrust.

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