A similar single stage axial compressors can only increase the pressure by a factor of 1.2 but axial compressors have an advantage over centrifugal compressors because of their ability to have multiple stages.
A similar single-stage axial compressor can only increase pressure by a factor of 1.2, whereas axial compressors have an advantage over centrifugal compressors due to their capability to operate with multiple stages.