Comment by nickff Comment by nickff 8 hours ago 4 replies Copy Link View on Hacker News This website has some nice explanations and GIFs: https://s2.smu.edu/propulsion/Pages/variations.htm
Copy Link Ajedi32 7 hours ago Next Collapse Comment - So the "open rotor" engine is actually a propfan engine? Reply View | 1 reply Copy Link nickff 6 hours ago Parent Collapse Comment - 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. Reply View | 0 replies
Copy Link nickff 6 hours ago Parent Collapse Comment - 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. Reply View | 0 replies
Copy Link game_the0ry 7 hours ago Prev Next Collapse Comment - The inner nerd in me is so satisfied. Thanks for the link. Reply View | 0 replies
So the "open rotor" engine is actually a propfan engine?