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bypass engine
bypass engine n (Aeronautics) a gas turbine in which a part of the compressor delivery bypasses the combustion zone, flowing directly into or around the main exhaust gas flow to provide additional thrust. Compare turbofan bypass engine
bypass engineA type of gas turbine engine in which a portion of compressor air is bypassed around the combustion chamber and into the tailpipe. A bypass engine permits a higher combustion temperature than in a pure jet engine, with consequent improved efficiency in terms of higher thrust and low specific fuel consumption. |