| ▲ | zabzonk 8 hours ago |
| Isn't this like turboprops (already very efficient) with bigger propellors? I couldn't tell from the article, but quite possibly missed something. |
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| ▲ | nickff 7 hours ago | parent | next [-] |
| This website has some nice explanations and GIFs: https://s2.smu.edu/propulsion/Pages/variations.htm |
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| ▲ | Ajedi32 6 hours ago | parent | next [-] | | So the "open rotor" engine is actually a propfan engine? | | |
| ▲ | nickff 6 hours ago | parent [-] | | Essentially yes, different engine companies have used different nomenclature over time. It seems that the "open rotor" terminology is being used to emphasize the improvements which have been made to blade design, noise, and general efficiency. |
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| ▲ | game_the0ry 7 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-] | | The inner nerd in me is so satisfied. Thanks for the link. | |
| ▲ | jiehong 6 hours ago | parent | prev [-] | | That website it gold! |
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| ▲ | somewhereoutth 7 hours ago | parent | prev [-] |
| I think it is the stators fixed to the engine nacelle, judging by the article image. |
