The engine’s four chambers could be turned on or off individually, allowing the pilot to control the X-1’s thrust output in very specific increments; each chamber provided 1,500 pounds of ...

Turbo charger Jet Engines have long been considered one of the holy grails of backyard engineering. This is with good reason – they’re hard to build, and even harder to run. Many a turbo has … ...

Object Details Manufacturer General Electric Aircraft Engines Physical Description Type: Turbojet, Thrust: 6,450 N (1,450 lb) at 16,500 rpm Compressor: Single-stage centrifugal Combustor: 10 reverse ...

Because it's a jet engine, the first run burned through a third of a tank of gas, which meant the team had to top it up before attempting a full-throttle run. Then, when they opened the taps, the ...