Power Jet: (i) A fuel jet in the carburettor of an aero-engine which comes into operation when the throttle is opened beyond the setting for maximum cruising conditions. (ii) A device for propulsion of aircraft as used by the Caproni-Campini C.C.
Whittle studied at Cambridge University (1934-37) before forming the Power Jets Company.
 See also: Power, Plane, Force, Flight, Speed
  
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