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Old 6th May 2012, 23:32
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Bjarnum
 
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High-bypass turbofan

Question:

On high-bypass turbofans (predominately used on all commercial jets) what is producing the majority of the thrust? Is it the thrust from the 'Bypassed' air coming from the large fan or is it the thrust from the jet blast coming out of the core of the engine?
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