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Also known as jet

reaction engine which generates thrust by jet propulsion

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A jet engine is a machine that creates thrust—the force needed to push an aircraft forward—by shooting out a high-speed stream of hot gases behind it. This technology matters because it powers most modern airplanes and enables fast, efficient air travel.

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jet propulsion
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F100 F-15 engine.JPG
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rocket engine
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Jet engines
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Een straalmotor, ook wel jet engine, is een motor die een straal heet gas gebruikt om meestal een vliegtuig te bewegen. De straalmotor is uitgevonden door Frank Whittle.

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