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Turbofan

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A fan engine helps planes fly.

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Turbofan3 Labelled.gif
It uses big fans to push air. This push moves the plane forward. It helps planes use less fuel. This is very good for us.
Boeing 747-8 VQ-BSK at LSZH (17754867239).jpg
Boeing 747-8 VQ-BSK at LSZH (17754867239).jpg
Have you seen a big plane?

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Turbofan3 Labelled.gif
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tfan-schematic-kk-20090106.png
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Gas turbine efficiency.png
File:Boeing 747-8 VQ-BSK at LSZH (17754867239).jpg
Boeing 747-8 VQ-BSK at LSZH (17754867239).jpg
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Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner N1008S...
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Rolls Royce Conway Mk508 (1959) used in...
File:Outer nozzle of GEnx-2B turbofan engine.jpg
Outer nozzle of GEnx-2B turbofan engine.jpg
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Turbofan operation lbp.svg
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Pratt & Whitney F119.JPEG
File:Afterburner of sectioned Rolls-Royce Turboméca Adour turbofan (3).jpg
Afterburner of sectioned Rolls-Royce...
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Turbofan operation.svg
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CF6-6 engine cutaway.jpg

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