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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But several key milestones brought travel mainstream, from the development of jet propulsion to airline deregulation, and the dot-com era allowed millions to research, plan, and execute their travel plans in new and dynamic ways.
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Jeff Fromm, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Researchers, developers, and jet propulsion labs are some of Focus’ customers.
—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
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Jeff Fromm, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Researchers, developers, and jet propulsion labs are some of Focus’ customers.
—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
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“Jet propulsion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jet%20propulsion. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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