So I know the simplified theory and basic principles here, Newton’s 3rd law, air compression and sudden exhaust and all, but it boggles me how this principle can lift, even move, 350 tons flying objects.
I get how it works but I need some kind of metaphor to understand and wrap my mind around the forces and amount of thrust at play here
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Little correction from the title, a turbo jet can’t move a 350 ton plane, a turboFAN can
The fan of the engine moves 80-90% of the air, powered by the small powerful core
A hand fan might keep your face cool but a massive ceiling fan can cool a room.
it’s all about mass of air moved with the help of energy dense fuel
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