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Jet engine

technology Maturity 9-11

A jet engine helps planes fly.

20140308-Jet engine airflow during take-off.jpg
20140308-Jet engine airflow during take-off.jpg
It blows hot air out the back. This push makes the plane go fast. It helps us travel far away. We can fly in big planes. Do you like to fly?
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JT9D on 747.JPG

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CS-1 kisérleti repülőgép gázturbina.jpg
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Junkers Jumo 004.jpg
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Gloster Meteor III ExCC.jpg
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JT9D on 747.JPG
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Jet engine.svg
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Turbofan operation lbp.svg
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Rocket thrust.svg
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