Glossary
What are transonic airfoils, and what is the active clearance control? Check out our technical dictionary and find out more about engine technology terms – from active clearance control to velocity triangle.
Thermal barrier coatings
Thermal efficiency
Thermal spraying
Thrust class
Thrust-to-weight ratio
Total stage efficiency
Transonic airfoils
Turbine
Turbine engine
Turbofan engine
Turbojet engine
Turboprop engine
Turboshaft engine
Thrust-to-weight ratio
The thrust-to-weight ratio is a characteristic value indicating the technical standard of an engine. The thrust-to-weight ratio of present-day military engines, for example, is 10:1.
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