Turbojet (Noun)
Meaning 1
An airplane propelled by a fanjet engine.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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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.
Examples
- The first commercial airliner to be powered by a turbojet engine was the de Havilland Comet.
- Turbojet engines were initially less efficient than turboprop engines but had the advantage of higher speeds.
- The turbojet engine was the first type of jet engine to be used in production aircraft.
- Modern turbojet engines are highly efficient and are used in many different types of aircraft.
- The development of the turbojet engine revolutionized air travel by making it faster and more efficient.