EXPLORE THE ENGINE
Inside the turbofan.
Follow the air. Discover the parts.
Understand what produces thrust.
TWO-SPOOL TURBOFAN Concept modelCUTAWAY VIEW
Drag to orbit · Scroll / pinch to zoom
Bypass airCore airHot gasIllustrative motion & colours
One continuous process. The stages guide your attention; intake, compression, combustion and exhaust happen together while the engine runs.
About this model & learning sources
A simplified, generic, separate-flow two-spool turbofan. Blade counts, dimensions, speeds, flow particles and colours are illustrative, not an engineering simulation. Bearings, cooling circuits, accessories, variable geometry and control systems are omitted. The animation shows established running, not an engine-start procedure. No learner results are saved or sent.
Learning references: NASA: turbofan engines, compressors, combustors, turbines, and thrust. Explore the full lesson in AAP or Cadet Ground School.