invention of the jet engine

The jet engine was invented to efficiently propel aircraft through the air by generating powerful thrust. It works by drawing in large amounts of air, compressing it, mixing it with fuel, and burning the mixture to produce high-speed exhaust gases. These gases are expelled at the back, pushing the engine and airplane forward due to Newton’s third law. The development involved innovations in aerodynamics, materials, and combustion techniques, with key contributions from engineers like Sir Frank Whittle in the UK and Hans von Ohain in Germany during the 1930s. The jet engine revolutionized air travel by enabling faster, higher, and more efficient aircraft.