Turbofan
device · 1960 · Digital age
A jet engine with a large fan.
What it is made of
- Impeller — has part. A fan.
Principles and materials it uses
- Titanium — is made of. The fan blades are titanium.
- Nickel — is made of. The hot section is nickel alloys.
Where it is used
- Jet airliner — is part of. Modern airliners use turbofans.
What it is a kind of
- Turbojet engine — is a kind of. A jet engine.