Since the beginning of air travel, aircraft designers have looked to increase the efficiency and reliability of the engine system. An airplane's engine can be accurately described as its heart, as it needs to run regardless of the operating conditions, and the aircraft would not function for very long in the event of failure. The technology in engine systems has increased significantly over the years, but many of the basic principles of operation remain the same. This blog will discuss the five most common types of engine systems used in modern aircraft and their applications.
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