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Propfan vs Fanjet - What's the difference?

propfan | fanjet | Related terms |

Propfan is a related term of fanjet.


As nouns the difference between propfan and fanjet

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

propfan

English

Noun

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

    • Synonyms

    * unducted fan

    fanjet

    English

    Noun

  • (aviation) a turbofan engine
  • (aviation) an airplane powered by turbofan engines

    • Related terms

    * propjet * propfan * turbojet

    Synonyms

    * turbofan

    See also

    * turboprop * turboshaft * gas turbine engine