geared-fan engine

geared-fan engine
A type of turbofan that has reduction gears between the fan and the first stage of the gas generator compressor. Reduction gears help reduce fan speed to subsonic levels while permitting the compressor to operate at more efficient higher speeds. See geared engine.

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