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Propeller vs Propfan - What's the difference?

propeller | propfan |

As nouns the difference between propeller and propfan

is that propeller is propeller while propfan is a modified turbofan engine with the propeller outside the engine duct of an aircraft.

propeller

English

Alternative forms

* propellor

Noun

(en noun)
  • One who, or that which, propels.
  • A mechanical device, with shaped blades that turn on a shaft, to push against air or water, especially one used to propel an aircraft or boat.
  • A steamboat thus propelled; a screw steamer.

    • Derived terms

    * propeller beanie * propellerhead

    Related terms

    * prop * propulsion

    propfan

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A modified turbofan engine with the propeller outside the engine duct of an aircraft.

    • Synonyms

    * unducted fan