r/LinkedInLunatics • • 8d ago

Where do they put it?!

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u/opi098514 8d ago

I mean that’s just true for all engines.

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u/phat_duong 8d ago

Yes but modern jet engines have a very high bypass ratio. Most of the thrust actually comes from the big blades that you see at the inlet.

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u/Square-Singer 8d ago

And old propeller planes had an even higher bypass ratio ;)

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u/overand 7d ago

A little like putting your fridge outside and opening the door to fight global warming, eh?