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Gas Velocity

09/11/2012 6:01 AM

What is the velocity of the gas in a conventional aircraft engine in the following cases?

*When it enters the combustion chamber.

*When it leaves the combustion chamber.
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09/11/2012 10:24 AM

Turbojet, fan jet, or piston?

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09/11/2012 12:47 PM

Turbo jet....
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09/11/2012 2:11 PM

Generally, incoming air is near the speed of sound and outgoing is 2-3 times that. In fan jets, much of the air flowing through the engine (but bypassing the core) is at lower speeds.

Some speed comparisons for various types.

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