Fanjet Engine (Noun)
Meaning
A jet engine in which a fan driven by a turbine provides extra air to the burner and gives extra thrust.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The high-bypass fanjet engine is more efficient and quieter than traditional engines.
- A typical commercial airliner uses multiple high-bypass fanjet engines to provide sufficient thrust.
- The high-bypass fanjet engine's design allows it to achieve higher efficiency and lower emissions.
- In a fanjet engine, a portion of the air drawn in by the fan bypasses the combustion chamber.
- The high-pressure fan in a fanjet engine increases its power output by accelerating a large mass of air rearward.