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Many current jets have their engines on the wings instead of at the tail. Some older passenger planes (L-1011 Tristar, DC-10, MD-11) had engines in both locations. The planes that have only tail jets are the MD-80 and the older Boeing 727 and DC-9.
The small exhaust ports on some passenger aircraft are from auxiliary power units (APU's), which are small turbine generators that provide power independently of the main engines. You can see these on small Lear jets as well as on huge 747's.
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What is the Jet Engine's purpose?
The Jet engines purpose is to create thrust.With out Thrust a plane would not be able to fly.
What happens when something gets stuck in a plane jet?
When you say "plane jet" i assume that you're refering to a jet engine. When something gets stuck, this is called a bird strike. If your engine is an older one ( or if it is not "bird strike resistant certified") then the object will either wedge itself or splatter upon impact, and can jam the air blades inside the jet, causing the engine to fail and the plane to crash. If your plane is resistant to birdstrikes, then the engine will just grind up the thing and it will fly out the back. I hope i answered your question.
How many engines does a jet plane have?
Depending on the size of the jet, the amount of engines may vary between 2 and 4 (on most commercial aircraft) The engines can be fixed to the wings, integrated in the tail, or above the stabilizers in the rear of the plane.
How much does a jet engine weigh?
The weight of an engine depends on the make and model of the plane. Jet engines weigh anywhere from 46,500 pounds to 50,100 pounds. Off by a factor of 8 or 10 depending on size.
What tarvles faster than a jet plane?
a rocket travles faster than a jet plane
What is the difference between a jet plane and a propeller?
A jet plane uses a jet engine's thrust for propulsion. A propeller is a set of blades somewhat like a big fan that blows air to the back of the plane for thrust instead of using a jet engine for the thrust to move the plane forward.
How does a jet engine help a plane?
It pulls the plane through the air.
What force propels a jet plane?
A jet plane is propelled by the force produced by its jet engines, which expel high-speed exhaust gases to create thrust. This thrust overcomes drag and allows the plane to move forward through the air.
How does the jet on a jet plane makes the plane move?
The exhaust gases from combustion create thrust which pushed the plane in the other direction
How jet plane moves on land?
When a jet plane moves on land, it is called taxiing. The engine thrust of the plane allows the plane to move without actually taking off until it is ready.
What is bigger jet or plane?
A jet is a type of engine that powers many aircraft and does not have anything to do with airplane size.
The name of fuel that the plane uses?
Avgas, or if it has a jet engine, it would use either Jet-A1 or Jet-B fuel.
What is the engine power of a jet plane?
I cannot give you a specific answer, because it varies depending on the engine.
Who came up with the design of a jet plane?
Sir Frank Whittle came up with an idea of jet engine.
What is the Jet Engine's purpose?
The Jet engines purpose is to create thrust.With out Thrust a plane would not be able to fly.
What happens when something gets stuck in a plane jet?
When you say "plane jet" i assume that you're refering to a jet engine. When something gets stuck, this is called a bird strike. If your engine is an older one ( or if it is not "bird strike resistant certified") then the object will either wedge itself or splatter upon impact, and can jam the air blades inside the jet, causing the engine to fail and the plane to crash. If your plane is resistant to birdstrikes, then the engine will just grind up the thing and it will fly out the back. I hope i answered your question.
What propels a plane?
A jet engine usually propels an airplane. The jet engine propels the plane by ejecting extremely hot gasses out the back of the engines. Another way is by using huge fans to suck in air and blow it out the back.
