Aircraft Engines, Construction and Reciprocating Engine Theory

What is the main function of a heat engine in an aircraft?

What type of compressor is used in a turbojet engine?

Fill in the blank: The propulsive force is obtained by the displacement of a working fluid in a direction ______ to that in which the airplane is propelled.

• opposite

• parallel

• perpendicular

• adjacent

What is the working fluid used in a rocket engine according to the table?

What is the basic parameter for describing the fuel economy of aircraft engines?

• Thrust-specific fuel consumption

• Engine displacement

• Horsepower

• Torque

Which type of engine has better fuel economy at 0.4 mach?

• Turboprop engine

• Turbojet engine

• Reciprocating engine

• Warp Drive engine

According to the chart, which engine type shows the highest thrust specific fuel consumption at a flight Mach number of 0.6?

What are the two factors usually considered identical when discussing aircraft engine performance?

• Thrust and Drag

• Power and Efficiency

• Temperature and Pressure

• Thrust and Power

What is the main advantage of in-line engines in terms of visibility?

• Better forward visibility

• Improved fuel efficiency

• Reduced engine noise

• Increased power output

Which type of engine is shown in the diagram?