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Boeing's variable geometry chevrons
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Compressor Turbine Chevrons Fan Combustion chamber Nozzle Sorry, your browser does not support inline SVG. Sorry, your browser does not support inline SVG.
Free stream


Fan stream


Primary flow
A major source of engine noise is due to turbulence created by the streams from the engine mixing with the surrounding air. The chevrons at the back of the engine help to reduce the turbulence and noise, but reduce the fuel efficiency.
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Chevrons