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1. Galxea+7I1[view] [source] 2026-02-03 23:18:48
>>CGMthr+(OP)
Not clear to me from the article - what's the different between an 'open rotor' engine and a turboprop (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turboprop)? At face value, both seem to be jet engines with propellers used on single-aisle planes?
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2. kdaker+uJ1[view] [source] 2026-02-03 23:27:01
>>Galxea+7I1
There is still a jet stream coming out of the engine propelling the aircraft. Unlike a turboprop where only the propellor generates thrust.
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3. JumpCr+RK1[view] [source] 2026-02-03 23:34:28
>>kdaker+uJ1
> Unlike a turboprop where only the propellor generates thrust

Each of turbojets, turboprops and turbofans generate thrust with exhaust.

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4. shawn_+kQ1[view] [source] 2026-02-04 00:03:01
>>JumpCr+RK1
Turboprops have no meaningful thrust component from the exhaust.
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5. ahartm+I22[view] [source] 2026-02-04 01:20:56
>>shawn_+kQ1
Almost. Wikipedia says 10%, which is kinda meaningful but really not much. Even some piston engines (like in WW2 fighters) get 2% or so from exhaust.
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