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jet engine — an engine, as an aircraft engine, that produces forward motion by the rearward exhaust of a jet of fluid or heated air and gases. Also called jet, jet motor. [1940 45] * * * Any of a class of internal combustion engines that propel aircraft by… … Universalium
high-pressure compressor — The second stage compressor in a dual spool gas turbine engine. It is called an N2 compressor. A high pressure compressor is the only one rotated by the starting system of an aircraft … Aviation dictionary
CFM International CFM56 — CFM56 … Wikipedia
Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Booster — The Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Boosters (SRBs) are the pair of large solid rockets used by the Space Shuttle during the first two minutes of powered flight. They are located on either side of the orange external propellant tank. Each SRB produces … Wikipedia
Pratt & Whitney F100 — F100 F100 for an F 15 Eagle being tested Type Turbofan … Wikipedia
EuroProp TP400 — The EuroProp International TP400 D6 is the all new 10,690shp powerplant for the Airbus Military A400M, superseding the now defunct Aero Propulsion Alliance TP400 D1 M88 derivative proposed earlier. When it enters service it will be the most… … Wikipedia
Miniature UAV — An EMT Aladin of the German Army A miniature UAV or Small UAV (SUAV),[1] is an unmanned aerial vehicle small enough to be man portable. Miniature UAVs range from micro air vehicles (MAVs) that can be carried by an infantryman, to man portable… … Wikipedia
Wastegate — A wastegate is a valve that diverts exhaust gases away from the turbine wheel in a turbocharged engine system. Diversion of exhaust gases causes the turbine to lose speed, which in turn reduces the rotating speed of the compressor. The primary… … Wikipedia
Williams FJ44 — The Williams FJ44 is a family of small, two spool, turbofan engines produced by Williams International/Rolls Royce for the light business jet market. Until the recent boom in the Very Light Jet market, the FJ44 was one of the smallest turbofans… … Wikipedia
