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ARCHITECTURE FOR AN AXIALLY COMPACT, HIGH PERFORMANCE PROPULSION SYSTEM

  • US 20160290226A1
  • Filed: 09/09/2014
  • Published: 10/06/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/13/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A reverse-core turbofan engine comprising:

  • a propulsor section including a fan and a fan-tip turbine;

    a core duct including;

    a first portion, disposed aft of the propulsor section, configured to receive air from the propulsor section, and direct air aft, toward an inlet of a reverse-core gas generator; and

    a second portion, configured to receive air from an exit of the reverse-core gas generator and direct the air forward and radially outward of the propulsor, toward the fan-tip turbine in the propulsor, thereby driving the propulsor.

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