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turbofan

[tur-boh-fan] / ˈtɜr boʊˌfæn /
NOUN
jet engine
Synonyms
WEAK
fanjet pulsejet ramjet reaction engine rocket rocket motor turbojet turboprop

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The world's third-largest planemaker uses Pratt Whitney's Geared Turbofan engines on its latest E2 series of jets.

From Reuters • May 25, 2023

Although described as routine, the latest snag comes as the latest version of Airbus's A320 family remains under scrutiny in the wake of earlier problems with its new Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan engines.

From Reuters • Feb. 26, 2016

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