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Feb. 10, 2012
 

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

Turboshaft engine

Turboshaft engines are mainly used to power helicopters. They include an additional free power turbine with a gearbox to convert the thrust into driving power for the rotor.
 
 
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