Comment by mnw21cam Comment by mnw21cam 4 days ago 3 replies Copy Link View on Hacker News Turbofans are by your own definition jet engines. It's just that the bypass air is much larger.
Copy Link devilbunny 4 days ago Collapse Comment - I think you meant turboprop there, but the distinction I notice is that one has all propulsive airflow inside the nacelle, and one does not. Reply View | 2 replies Copy Link mnw21cam 4 days ago Parent Collapse Comment - Agh. No, I meant turbofan, but I misread your post and actually completely agree with you - turboprobs are not jet engines. Reply View | 1 reply Copy Link devilbunny 3 days ago Root Parent Collapse Comment - Ha! It happens. Enjoy your weekend. Reply View | 0 replies
Copy Link mnw21cam 4 days ago Parent Collapse Comment - Agh. No, I meant turbofan, but I misread your post and actually completely agree with you - turboprobs are not jet engines. Reply View | 1 reply Copy Link devilbunny 3 days ago Root Parent Collapse Comment - Ha! It happens. Enjoy your weekend. Reply View | 0 replies
Copy Link devilbunny 3 days ago Root Parent Collapse Comment - Ha! It happens. Enjoy your weekend. Reply View | 0 replies
I think you meant turboprop there, but the distinction I notice is that one has all propulsive airflow inside the nacelle, and one does not.