Open-Rotor Benefits Outweigh Penalties, Says NASA Study
Advances in conventional and geared turbofans have narrowed the margin, but open-rotor engines still promise substantial fuel saving for next-generation single-aisle aircraft, while beating expected noise limits, says a new NASA study. The just-completed study used new performance and acoustic data...
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