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> Turboprops are jet engines They are certainly turbine engines, but I thought "jet" was reserved for those engines that propel the vehicle solely by their exh
by devilbunny 1y ago
> Turboprops are jet engines
They are certainly turbine engines, but I thought "jet" was reserved for those engines that propel the vehicle solely by their exhaust stream and bypass air. I am willing to be told I'm wrong, though.
- mnw21cam 1y agoTurbofans are by your own definition jet engines. It's just that the bypass air is much larger.
- devilbunny 1y agoI think you meant turboprop there, but the distinction I notice is that one has all propulsive airflow inside the nacelle, and one does not.
- mnw21cam 1y agoAgh. No, I meant turbofan, but I misread your post and actually completely agree with you - turboprobs are not jet engines.
- devilbunny 1y agoHa! It happens. Enjoy your weekend.