A jet engine is a type of propulsion engine that makes use of the surrounding air, via an air intake, and ejecting it as heated gas from the opposite end to achieve thrust. A vital component of a jet.

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• rocket_engine - A propulsion engine with its own stored propellant and doesn't require an air intake to function.
• engine - A machine that powers another machine by burning fuel.
• motor - A machine that powers another machine by using electricity.