Most modern airliners use turbofan engines because of their high thrust and good fuel efficiency.
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Turbofan
Synonyms for "turbofan" (10 found)
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aircraft enginefan-jet
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A turbofan engine is the most modern variation of the basic gas turbine engine.
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Turbofans are always multispool engines.
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