A jet engine is a type of propulsion system that produces thrust by expelling a high-velocity jet of gases in the opposite direction to generate forward motion.
Its primary purpose is to power aircraft, including commercial airliners, military fighters, and private jets.
Air enters the engine through the inlet and is compressed by multiple stages of rotating blades in the compressor.
The compressed air is then directed to the combustion chamber, where fuel (usually jet fuel) is injected and ignited.
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The combustion process rapidly increases the temperature and pressure of the gases, creating high-velocity exhaust.
The hot gases pass through the turbine, where the energy is extracted to drive the compressor and any other accessories (e.g., generators, hydraulic pumps).
Finally, the gases exit the engine through the exhaust nozzle, creating a powerful jet of gases that produces thrust and propels the aircraft forward.
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