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propulsive efficiency

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Also known as: propulsion efficiency

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jet engines

In jet engine: The propulsor
The efficiency of a propulsor, propulsive efficiency η_p, is the portion of the available energy that is usefully applied in propelling the aircraft compared to the total energy of the jet stream. For the simple but representative case of the discharge airflow equal to the inlet gas flow, it is…
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