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Turbofan aircraft

Scope note

Use for jet aircraft in which additional propulsive thrust is gained by extending a portion of the compressor or turbine blades outside the inner engine cases. MHDST2

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000233949

Broader Terms used

jet aircraft

Term used for

aircraft, turbofan

Created

12yrs ago

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