1. A system for deflecting objects from the intake of an airplane engine comprising: a deflector, mounted on a shaft coupled to an engine turbine shaft; said deflector having a rear portion facing an intake of the engine and a front portion extending substantially opposite to the rear portion, the rear portion positioned at a distance (D) from the intake of the engine to form the sole air intake space between the rear portion and the intake of the engine; said front portion being smaller in diameter than the rear portion.