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But then the development of modern high-bypass turbofan jet engines that are 75% quieter than 1960s-technology turbojets eliminated much of the controversy.
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Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
14 June 2026
Incorporating a turbojet complicates the drone’s design and introduces supply chain vulnerabilities.
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Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
7 Mar. 2026
The threat is compounded by the Geran-5’s low-altitude flight profile, which makes radar detection difficult, and by the relative acoustic subtlety of small turbojets compared to propeller engines.
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Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Feb. 2026
When the aircraft goes supersonic, the engine functions like a turbojet, with combustion going active to produce high-velocity thrust.
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New Atlas,
14 Dec. 2025
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Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
14 June 2026
Incorporating a turbojet complicates the drone’s design and introduces supply chain vulnerabilities.
—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
7 Mar. 2026
The threat is compounded by the Geran-5’s low-altitude flight profile, which makes radar detection difficult, and by the relative acoustic subtlety of small turbojets compared to propeller engines.
—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Feb. 2026
When the aircraft goes supersonic, the engine functions like a turbojet, with combustion going active to produce high-velocity thrust.
—
New Atlas,
14 Dec. 2025
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“Turbojet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turbojet. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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turbojet
noun
tur·bo·jet
ˈtər-bō-ˌjet 
: an airplane powered by turbojet engines
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