Inventions · Topic 32 of 54

The Jet Engine

A jet engine sucks in air, compresses it, mixes it with fuel, burns it and pushes the hot gases out of the back. The rush of gas pushes the aircraft forward.

💡 Fun fact

Jet engines can produce enough power to lift a large aircraft off the ground.

All about The Jet Engine

A jet engine sucks in air, compresses it, mixes it with fuel, burns it and pushes hot gases out of the back. The rush of gas pushes the aircraft forward.

Jet engines can lift large aircraft off the ground.

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Real-life uses of The Jet Engine

Passenger flights
Air freight
Military aircraft

Frequently asked questions about The Jet Engine

How does a jet engine move a plane?

It pushes hot gases out the back.

What is burned?

Fuel mixed with compressed air.