turbofan
noun
tur·bo·fan
ˈtər-bō-ˌfan 
1
: a fan that is directly connected to and driven by a turbine and is used to supply air for cooling, ventilation, or combustion
2
: a jet engine having a turbofan
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Powered by dual turbofan engines, the Horizon Evo will be built from carbon composites and have a volume 40% greater than that of a conventional narrow-body aircraft.
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David Szondy
february 10, New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2026
The main stage will feature two turbofan engines and an aerospike rocket engine.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
Pratt & Whitney's issues with its geared turbofan engine temporarily benefited GE, but this advantage won't last forever.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
Modern airliners generally have turbofans, which draw in more air and travel much further on a tank of gas.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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David Szondy
february 10, New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2026
The main stage will feature two turbofan engines and an aerospike rocket engine.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
Pratt & Whitney's issues with its geared turbofan engine temporarily benefited GE, but this advantage won't last forever.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
Modern airliners generally have turbofans, which draw in more air and travel much further on a tank of gas.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Turbofan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turbofan. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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