In 1930, Whittle designed and sought a patent on his first jet engine. His idea languished and failed to gain traction during the turbulent times of the Great Depression and pre-World War II political ...

With their capability to fly higher, farther, and more efficiently, jet engines have transformed air travel since their introduction. From its origins in the 1930s, the jet engine was a substantial ...

This video explains how a combustor inside of a jet engine works. There are dilution holes which serve multiple purposes. This video goes into detail of these purposes and explains how it works. NEW ...