Campini engine

noun
Cam·​pi·​ni engine | \ (ˈ)kam¦pēnē-\

Definition of Campini engine

: an aircraft propulsion system consisting of a reciprocating-engine-driven compressor, a burner, and an exhaust nozzle from which the stream of air passing through the compressor is ejected to the rear with increased momentum

History and Etymology for Campini engine

after Campini, 20th century Italian airplane engine designer

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