Frank Whittle's revolutionary jet engine marked a pivotal moment in aircraft development. Before its inception, aircraft were limited by the inefficient and bulky reciprocating engines of the time. Whittle's design, however, harnessed the concept of compressing air in a centrifugal compressor, then adding fuel and igniting it through a combustion chamber. The expanding hot gases were expelled through exhaust nozzles, propelling the aircraft forward with unmatched speed and efficiency. This transformative technology enabled aircraft to reach unprecedented speeds and altitudes, leading to the development of advanced military aircraft, supersonic passenger jets, and spacecraft.
