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Turbojet

technology Maturity 7-9

A jet engine helps planes fly fast.

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It pulls in air. Then it makes the air hot. The hot air shoots out the back. This push makes the plane go.
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J85 ge 17a turbojet engine.jpg
Can you imagine flying that fast?

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