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jet pipe

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jet pipe
n
(Engineering / Aeronautics) the duct attached to the rear of a gas turbine through which the exhaust gases are discharged, esp one fitted to an aircraft engine
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Every component--from the compressor to the combustor, turbine, jet pipe, nozzle, and auxiliaries--went through its own evolution of improvement to get to an integrated machine that actually worked.
The Development of Jet and Turbine Aero Engines by Kissel, Will / Air & Space Power Journal
If you do spot any drips, this would indicate that the rear washer jet pipe has come loose.
A check-up for The Seat Ibiza by Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England)
To produce extra thrust, the engine reheat method is used - this lights fuel in the jet pipe producing 38,000lbs of thrust.
How BA's flagship led the world of aviation by Mclean, Grace / Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)
 
 
 
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