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Propfan vs Propjet - What's the difference?

propfan | propjet | Related terms |

Propjet is a related term of propfan.



As nouns the difference between propfan and propjet

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

propfan

English

Noun

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

    • Synonyms

    * unducted fan

    propjet

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (aviation) a turboprop engine
  • (aviation) an airplane powered by turboprop engines

    • Synonyms

    * turboprop

    Related terms

    * fanjet * propfan * turbojet

    See also

    * turbofan * turboshaft * gas turbine