Turbofan (Noun)
Meaning 1
An airplane propelled by a fanjet engine.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The Boeing 747 jumbo jet is powered by four high-bypass turbofan engines, which provide efficient and reliable propulsion.
- The Airbus A320neo is equipped with CFM International LEAP turbofan engines, designed to reduce fuel consumption and emissions.
- The Lockheed F-22 Raptor's Pratt & Whitney F119 engine is a high-thrust turbofan with afterburner, allowing for exceptional acceleration and maneuverability.
- Commercial airliners like the Boeing 787 Dreamliner often feature high-bypass turbofan engines, which provide a significant reduction in noise and fuel consumption.
- The General Electric GE90 turbofan engine, used on the Boeing 777, is one of the most powerful commercial jet engines in the world, producing over 115,000 pounds of thrust.
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Meaning 2
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.