fan-jet

Examples

• All

• The new fan-jet engine significantly improves fuel efficiency.

• Many modern aircraft use fan-jets for better performance.

• He spent years designing a more advanced fan-jet for commercial aircraft.

• The mechanics inspected the fan-jet before the transatlantic flight.

• Modern airliners use fan-jet engines for greater efficiency and quieter operation.

• The mechanics inspected the fan-jet before the transatlantic flight.

• He spent years designing a more advanced fan-jet for commercial aircraft.

Synonyms

J

jet engine

vsfan-jet

• Specialized

14 3.7

An engine that pushes a plane by shooting out fast hot air

refers to a special subtype that adds air via a turbine-driven fan

T

turbofan

vsfan-jet

• Specialized

1 6.1

A jet engine with a big fan that gives extra power and saves fuel on passenger planes

focuses more on increasing thrust than on saving fuel

T

turbofan engine

vsfan-jet

• Specialized

1 5.1

A jet motor with a large front fan that pushes extra air to make the plane move forward

emphasizes thrust increase rather than also improving efficiency

F

fanjet engine

vsfan-jet

• Specialized

6.8

A jet engine with a large front fan that pushes extra air to make more power and save fuel

focuses on thrust increase rather than efficiency gains

F

fanjet

vsfan-jet

• Specialized

6.7

A jet engine with a large front fan, or a plane powered by it

is limited to the engine itself rather than referring to the aircraft

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Etymology