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Turbojet engine.

A jet engine incorporating a turbine-driven air compressor to take in and compress air for the combustion of fuel, the gases of combustion being used both to rotate the turbine and create a thrust producing jet.

Dictionary Term

Turbojet engine.

Definition

  • A jet engine incorporating a turbine-driven air compressor to take in and compress air for the combustion of fuel, the gases of combustion being used both to rotate the turbine and create a thrust producing jet.

References

  • Airplane Flying Handbook · Federal Aviation Administration · 2021