Jet engines

Jet engines

Engines that propel aircrafts by using discharged gases to produce forward thrust. The thrust is generated by jet propulsion of a rearward discharge of fluid, usually combustion gases, in accordance with Newton's laws of motion.

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air inlet

Aviation; Jet engines

Large, smooth aluminum or magnesium duct at mouth of engine which conducts air into the compressor with minimum turbulence and restriction.

aluminum alloy

Aviation; Jet engines

Any of a variety of alloys formed by combining commercially pure aluminum with other metals or materials such as copper, silicon, manganese, magnesium, and zinc. These alloying agents maybe added ...

ambient

Aviation; Jet engines

Condition of atmosphere existing around the engine, such as ambient pressure or temperature.

annular combustion chamber

Aviation; Jet engines

Two-part combustion chamber made up of an annular liner and a housing assembly. The compressed air goes into a ring-shaped space formed by the annular liner around the turbine shaft rather than into ...

annular reverse-flow engine

Aviation; Jet engines

Type of gas turbine engine most commonly used in Army aircraft. Airflow direction is reversed in the combustion area.

anti-icing system

Aviation; Jet engines

Device that supplies hot air under pressure to prevent icing of the inlet housing areas and inlet guide vanes. Hot scavenged oil is also circulated through internal passages in the walls and struts.