← Back to context Comment by nickff 7 hours ago This website has some nice explanations and GIFs: https://s2.smu.edu/propulsion/Pages/variations.htm 4 comments nickff Reply Ajedi32 6 hours ago So the "open rotor" engine is actually a propfan engine? nickff 6 hours ago Essentially yes, different engine companies have used different nomenclature over time. It seems that the "open rotor" terminology is being used to emphasize the improvements which have been made to blade design, noise, and general efficiency. game_the0ry 7 hours ago The inner nerd in me is so satisfied. Thanks for the link. jiehong 6 hours ago That website it gold!
Ajedi32 6 hours ago So the "open rotor" engine is actually a propfan engine? nickff 6 hours ago Essentially yes, different engine companies have used different nomenclature over time. It seems that the "open rotor" terminology is being used to emphasize the improvements which have been made to blade design, noise, and general efficiency.
nickff 6 hours ago Essentially yes, different engine companies have used different nomenclature over time. It seems that the "open rotor" terminology is being used to emphasize the improvements which have been made to blade design, noise, and general efficiency.
So the "open rotor" engine is actually a propfan engine?
Essentially yes, different engine companies have used different nomenclature over time. It seems that the "open rotor" terminology is being used to emphasize the improvements which have been made to blade design, noise, and general efficiency.
The inner nerd in me is so satisfied. Thanks for the link.
That website it gold!