Aircraft General Knowledgeeasy#361
In a high-bypass turbofan engine, the majority of thrust is produced by:
A
The fan (bypass air)
CorrectB
The core exhaust
C
The turbine section
D
The combustion chamber
Explanation
In high-bypass turbofans (bypass ratio 5:1 to 12:1), approximately 75-85% of total thrust comes from the fan-driven bypass air.
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