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Galxeagle
2 days ago
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The next steps for Airbus' big bet on open rotor e...
Not clear to me from the article - what's the different between an 'open rotor' engine and a turboprop (
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turboprop
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kdaker
2 days ago
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There is still a jet stream coming out of the engine propelling the aircraft. Unlike a turboprop where only the propellor generates thrust.
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JumpCrisscross
2 days ago
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Unlike a turboprop where only the propellor generates thrust
Each of turbojets, turboprops and turbofans generate thrust with exhaust.
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shawn_w
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Turboprops have no meaningful thrust component from the exhaust.
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ahartmetz
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Almost. Wikipedia says 10%, which is kinda meaningful but really not much. Even some piston engines (like in WW2 fighters) get 2% or so from exhaust.
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