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Who designed the first true gas turbine engine?
Who designed the first true gas turbine engine?
In which year did General Electric (GE) start a gas turbine division?
In which year did General Electric (GE) start a gas turbine division?
What was Sir Charles Parson's invention related to?
What was Sir Charles Parson's invention related to?
Who developed the GE Turbosupercharger Engine during World War I?
Who developed the GE Turbosupercharger Engine during World War I?
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What did the Egyptian philosopher Hero invent around 150 BC?
What did the Egyptian philosopher Hero invent around 150 BC?
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When did Charles Curtis file the first application for a gas turbine engine?
When did Charles Curtis file the first application for a gas turbine engine?
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Who developed a theory of turbine design based on gas flow past airfoils?
Who developed a theory of turbine design based on gas flow past airfoils?
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In which year did the Chinese invent gun powders with the reaction principle to use rockets as weapons?
In which year did the Chinese invent gun powders with the reaction principle to use rockets as weapons?
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Who built a model carriage that used steam?
Who built a model carriage that used steam?
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Who patented a gas turbine jet propulsion design?
Who patented a gas turbine jet propulsion design?
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Who designed the first successful turbojet airplane, the Gloster Meteor?
Who designed the first successful turbojet airplane, the Gloster Meteor?
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Who developed the axial-flow turbojet, Junkers Jumo 004, used in the world’s first operational jet fighter, Messerschmitt Me 262?
Who developed the axial-flow turbojet, Junkers Jumo 004, used in the world’s first operational jet fighter, Messerschmitt Me 262?
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In which year did Sir Isaac Newton come up with the three laws of motion?
In which year did Sir Isaac Newton come up with the three laws of motion?
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In which year was America’s first jet plane built?
In which year was America’s first jet plane built?
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What is the main difference between a propeller driven aircraft and a jet engine?
What is the main difference between a propeller driven aircraft and a jet engine?
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What is the main function of any airplane propulsion system?
What is the main function of any airplane propulsion system?
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