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reaction-propulsion engine

/riˈækʃən prəˈpʌlʃən ˈendʒɪn/

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/riˈækʃən prəˈpʌlʃən ˈendʒɪn/C1formaltechnical
  • ruТип двигателя, который создает тягу путем выброса массы в одном направлении, обычно используемый в системах движения самолетов и космических аппаратов.

A type of engine that generates thrust by expelling mass in one direction, typically used in aircraft and spacecraft propulsion systems.

  1. Jet or rocket engineC1formal

    An engine that generates thrust by expelling a mass of gas or fluid in the opposite direction, based on Newton's third law of motion.

    ruРеактивный двигатель

    • The reaction-propulsion engine of the rocket ignited for liftoff.
    • Jet aircraft use reaction-propulsion engines to achieve high speeds.
    • Engineers are developing more efficient reaction-propulsion engines for space travel.