jet propulsion
noun
: propulsion of a body produced by the forwardly directed forces of the reaction resulting from the rearward discharge of a jet of fluid
especially
: propulsion of an airplane by jet engines
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Researchers, developers, and jet propulsion labs are some of Focus’ customers.
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Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 24 Sep. 2024
The crafts have no wings or visible means of jet propulsion.
—Dave Lieber, Dallas News, 14 June 2023
The company says the watercraft will be equipped with an electric water jet propulsion system that will be able to push it to a top speed of 50 mph.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2023
Typical jet propulsion pushes water in a straight stream.
—Will Hunt, Discover Magazine, 3 July 2011
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Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 24 Sep. 2024
The crafts have no wings or visible means of jet propulsion.
—Dave Lieber, Dallas News, 14 June 2023
The company says the watercraft will be equipped with an electric water jet propulsion system that will be able to push it to a top speed of 50 mph.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2023
Typical jet propulsion pushes water in a straight stream.
—Will Hunt, Discover Magazine, 3 July 2011
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“Jet propulsion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jet%20propulsion. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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