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Jet Engine

A jet engine generates thrust by propelling heated gas backward, starting with air intake, compression, and combustion of fuel. The expanding gases produce forward thrust as they exit through the turbine, which also powers the compressor for fresh air intake. Different types of jet engines include turbojets, turbofans, and ramjets/scramjets, each with distinct operational characteristics and speed capabilities.

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Jet Engine

A jet engine generates thrust by propelling heated gas backward, starting with air intake, compression, and combustion of fuel. The expanding gases produce forward thrust as they exit through the turbine, which also powers the compressor for fresh air intake. Different types of jet engines include turbojets, turbofans, and ramjets/scramjets, each with distinct operational characteristics and speed capabilities.

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How

Jet Engine Works


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A jet engine is a type of reaction engine


that generates thrust by propelling a high-
speed stream of heated gas backward.
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In the basic jet engine, air enters the front


intake and is compressed. Then the air is
forced into combustion chambers where fuel is
sprayed into it, and the mixture of air and fuel
is ignited.
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Gases that form expand rapidly and are


exhausted through the rear of the combustion
chambers. These gases exert equal force in all
directions, providing forward thrust as they
escape to the rear.
As the gases leave the engine, they pass
through a fan-like set of blades (turbine),
which rotates a shaft called the turbine shaft.
This shaft, in turn, rotates the compressor,
thereby bringing in a fresh supply of air
through the intake.
Types of Jet Engines

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Turbojet
A turbojet engine is a type of gas turbine
engine used in aircraft. It operates by drawing
in air, compressing it, and mixing it with fuel.
Types of Jet Engines

Turbofan
A turbofan engine is a type of air-breathing jet
engine that uses both the core engine and a
ducted fan to generate thrust.
Types of Jet Engines

Ramjet/Scramjet
Ramjets and scramjets are both air-breathing jet
engines that use the vehicle's forward motion to
compress incoming air, but they differ in their
operating speeds and combustion methods.
Ramjets are designed for supersonic speeds (Mach
2-4), while scramjets are designed for hypersonic
speeds (Mach 5 and above) and use supersonic
combustion.
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