Giving Open Rotor Another Hard Look
Credit: GE
Engine OEMs and the airframe industry are once again giving open rotor architecture a serious look. Essentially an unducted fan, the technology promises the ultimate in high bypass with huge savings in fuel and emissions. At CFM International, LEAP is, in fact, focusing some of its resources on open...
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