alt Hacker NewsIsn't this like turboprops (already very efficient) with bigger propellors? I couldn't tell from the article, but quite possibly missed something.
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somewhereoutth • yesterday at 6:55 PM
I think it is the stators fixed to the engine nacelle, judging by the article image.
This website has some nice explanations and GIFs: https://s2.smu.edu/propulsion/Pages/variations.htm