RECOMMENDED THREAD: JORDAN TAYLOR'S THE OPEN ROTOR CONCEPT.

One of the best technological accounts on X is Jordan Taylor's. In this thread, which dates from two years ago already, he focuses on the Open Rotor Concept - the ultimate turbofan!

In this thread we'll alight on my favourite aerospace efficiency concept: The open rotor engine. This strange looking beast was envisaged in the 70s oil embargo and still promises double digit fuel efficiency improvements. Has it's time now arrived? 1/ pic.twitter.com/towBuGPBXU

— Jordan Taylor (@Jordan_W_Taylor) November 19, 2022

An update to this thread...

It's happening! CFM International and Airbus are rolling the dice on this beautiful concept. https://t.co/3LwK2gISRe

— Jordan Taylor (@Jordan_W_Taylor) March 20, 2023

MFBB.