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turbofan
Definição1
A type of gas turbine engine that has a set of lengthened blades on the low-pressure compressor or low-pressure turbine. Air moved by these special blades bypasses the core engine and produces between 30% and 75% of the total thrust produced by the engine.
Fonte1
CRANE, Dale (ed.). Dictionary of aeronautical terms. 4th ed. Newcastle: ASA, 2006.
Definição2
A jet engine in which most of the thrust is produced by air, accelerated by a large fan which does not pass through the combustion chamber of the engine.
Fonte2
CROCKER, David. Dictionary of aviation. 2nd ed. London: A&C, 2005.
Fonte3
INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION. Report by the second CAEP noise technology independent expert panel: novel aircraft-noise technology review and medium- and long-term noise reduction goals: report. Montreal, 2014. (Doc. 10017).
Nota Adicional1
Turbofan engines are much quieter than older turbojets and make a characteristic sound when in operation. The fan can be clearly seen in the front part of the engine. Modern airliners use turbofan engines produced by major manufacturers.
Contexto
The current experience is based on turbofan and turboprop powered aircraft.
Subárea
Engine
Français
turbosoufflante