eli5: how does an airplane compressor work? 251 viewsJanuary 2, 2024 Question100.55K July 27, 2022 0 Comments how does an airplane compressor work? Doesn’t the fans in the compressor stage just push the air towards the back of the engine and not compress the air? In: 0 5 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted July 27, 2022 0 Comments Yes, they push it backwards. But, the walls narrow in and the air has to get smaller to get through the narrow space. The blades, and the air behind it, give it no option but to go through the engine ducts. You are viewing 1 out of 5 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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