Propulsor

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-004533",
  "term": "Propulsor",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The mechanical device that generates thrust to move an aircraft through the air, such as a propeller or a ducted fan. It functions by accelerating a mass of air rearward, creating a reactive force in the forward direction according to Newton's third law. A propulsor is distinguished from the engine, which is the power source that drives it; for example, a turboprop engine drives a propeller propulsor.",
  "subject": "Aviation maintenance",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Propulsor",
    "es": "propulsor",
    "fr": "propulseur"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/propulsor/"
}