Jet engine
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A jet engine is a type of reaction engine discharging a fast-moving jet that generates thrust by jet propulsion. While this broad definition can include rocket, water jet, and hybrid propulsion, the term Template:Em typically refers to an airbreathing jet engine such as a turbojet, turbofan, ramjet, or pulse jet.
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See also
- Air turboramjet
- Balancing machine
- Components of jet engines
- Gas turbine
- Jet engine performance
- Jetboat
- Pulsejet
- Reaction engine
- Rocket engine nozzle
- Rocket turbine engine
- Spacecraft propulsion
- Thrust reversal
- Turbofan
- Turbojet
- Turbojet development at the RAE
- Turboprop
- Turboshaft
- Variable cycle engine
- Water injection (engine)
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