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Turbojet vs. turbofan: What's the difference between these jet engines?

There are a lot of different aircraft, and they all use a variety of engines from different engine manufacturers. Two of the more commonly used engines are turbofan and turbojet engines. They have a ...
Digital Journal

Researchers Test New Type of Jet Engine that Could Revolutionize Air and Space Travel

Australian and Japanese researchers have successfully tested a jet engine that could one day revolutionize air and space travel. For the second time in a week, a supersonic-combustion ramjet, called a ...

Here's why the McDonnell Douglas MD-11’s tail engine is different to other trijets

The sands of times have now largely consigned this aircraft to the history books.
Aviation Week

Despite Few New Aircraft Types, Business Aviation Propulsion Booms

Almost identical to the Pratt & Whitney PW814GA version powering Gulfstream’s G500/600, the PW812D variant is also due to enter service later this year on Dassault’s new Falcon 6X. Credit: Pratt & ...

Aircraft Turbofan Engine Market Report Published, Segments the Market by Engine Type, Application, Component, and Thrust Range

Opportunities in the Aircraft Turbofan Engine Market are driven by commercial aviation expansion, demand for efficient ...
The National Interest

How Does the Engine of a Fighter Jet Work?

Fighter jet engines are complex machines that enable aircraft to reach incredible speeds. The modern fighter jet is defined by its engine, which accelerates a tremendous volume of air rearward that it ...