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turbofan

Aviation; Airplanes & equipment

A type of jet engine fitted with a supplementary turbine that drives a larger diameter fan in front of the compressor which both supercharges the engine and establishes an additional airflow around ...

bumped cowling

Aviation; Airplanes & equipment

An engine FAIRING, generally circular, with welts or compound shapes in its surface to accommodate cylinder heads.

cabane strut

Aviation; Airplanes & equipment

Wing strut attached to the fuselage.

calibrated airspeed (CAS)

Aviation; Airplanes & equipment

The indicated airspeed of an aircraft, corrected for position and instrument error. CAS is equal to true airspeed in standard atmosphere at sea level. Compare INDICATED AIRSPEED and TRUE AIRSPEED.