turbofan
noun
tur·bo·fan
ˈtər-bō-ˌfan 
1
: a fan that is directly connected to and driven by a turbine and is used to supply air for cooling, ventilation, or combustion
2
: a jet engine having a turbofan
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Its turbofan and turboshaft engines will give it a maximum speed around 450 knots (518 mph / 834 km/h).
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New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2024
The Neptune boasts an efficient but expensive turbofan.
—David Axe, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024
Airlines including Deutsche Lufthansa AG and Wizz Air Holdings Plc have been forced to trim growth plans due to repairs required on Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan engines that sit under many A320 wings.
—Anthony Palazzo, Fortune, 18 Mar. 2024
The Chinese aircraft manufacturer will also feature its ARJ21 short-medium range turbofan regional aircraft in aerial displays at the Singapore Airshow.
—Marisa Garcia, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024
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New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2024
The Neptune boasts an efficient but expensive turbofan.
—David Axe, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024
Airlines including Deutsche Lufthansa AG and Wizz Air Holdings Plc have been forced to trim growth plans due to repairs required on Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan engines that sit under many A320 wings.
—Anthony Palazzo, Fortune, 18 Mar. 2024
The Chinese aircraft manufacturer will also feature its ARJ21 short-medium range turbofan regional aircraft in aerial displays at the Singapore Airshow.
—Marisa Garcia, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024
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“Turbofan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turbofan. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
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