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		mnw21cam 57 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ryanair flight landed at Manchester airport with s... Turbofans are by your own definition jet engines. It's just that the bypass air is much larger.

devilbunny 57 days ago [–]

I think you meant turboprop there, but the distinction I notice is that one has all propulsive airflow inside the nacelle, and one does not.

mnw21cam 57 days ago | [–]

Agh. No, I meant turbofan, but I misread your post and actually completely agree with you - turboprobs are not jet engines.

devilbunny 57 days ago | | [–]

Ha! It happens. Enjoy your weekend.

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