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This website has some nice explanations and GIFs: https://s2.smu.edu/propulsion/Pages/variations.htm https://s2.smu.edu/propulsion/Pages/variations.htm
by nickff 8mo ago
This website has some nice explanations and GIFs: https://s2.smu.edu/propulsion/Pages/variations.htm https://s2.smu.edu/propulsion/Pages/variations.htm
- game_the0ry 8mo agoThe inner nerd in me is so satisfied. Thanks for the link.
- jiehong 8mo agoThat website it gold!
- Ajedi32 8mo agoSo the "open rotor" engine is actually a propfan engine?
- nickff 8mo agoEssentially yes, different engine companies have used different nomenclature over time. It seems that the "open rotor" terminology is being used to emphasize the improvements which have been made to blade design, noise, and general efficiency.