"TheSmokingGnu" wrote in message
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Mxsmanic wrote:
How does power get from one to the other?


The turbine's output over a second series of fan blades, which are
connected to the propeller shaft. In effect, it's a giant torque converter
(if you're at all familiar with car technology).


Interesting. Is that what gave rise to the old slang term "Propjet"?

How does this compare with the present form of propulsion, such as in the
B747, which I've heard being called "Fanjet"? Is it the same but turbine
blades replace propellor blades while serving a similar function?

Barrie