Jet turbine engines used in model planes are miniature versions of the turbines used in full-scale aircraft. These engines typically operate by drawing in air through an intake, compressing it using a series of rotating blades, and then mixing it with fuel to create combustion. This produces a high-velocity exhaust that generates thrust, propelling the plane forward.
The engines are designed to be lightweight and efficient, with high power-to-weight ratios. They are also typically air-cooled, using the air passing through the engine during flight to dissipate heat. The efficiency and power of the engine are determined by the design of the intake, compressor, combustion chamber, and nozzle, as well as the fuel used and the operating temperature and pressure.
Kerosene-based jet fuel is commonly used in model plane turbine engines due to its high energy density and clean burning properties. It is also readily available and relatively inexpensive compared to other types of aviation fuel.
