noun
- jet engines that use a large fan to draw in air, with some air bypassing the combustion chamber for greater efficiency and quieter operation
Usage: aviation; plural of turbofan
Examples
- Modern commercial aircraft are powered by turbofans rather than older turbojet engines.
- The Boeing 777 uses two large turbofans mounted under its wings.
- Turbofans are more fuel-efficient than turbojets because they move more air at lower speeds.
- The airline upgraded its fleet with newer aircraft equipped with quieter turbofans.
- Military transport planes often use turbofans for their improved efficiency on long flights.
- The mechanic inspected the turbofans before the aircraft’s departure.