FD. .. .They say a picture is worth a thousand words.. .. .Axial flow compressors are what you see on modern jet aircraft.. .. .Centrifugal compressors are found in early generation jet engines, and in most turbo-prop or turboshaft engines.. .. .Are you really a dutchman? If by chance you live near Rotterdam go into the airport hotel. There is a early jet engine in the entrance hall (a gnome I think) that is sectioned. It has a centrifugal compressor IIRC.. .. .CPB