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Why can't Jet planes fly in space?
Is is because it doesn't get lift or is it due to the absence of atmosphere?
Is is because it doesn't get lift or is it due to the absence of atmosphere?
Borek said:What is a jet engine? How does it work?
D H said:And wings. How do they work?
Arjun Ar said:Why can't Jet planes fly in space?
Is is because it doesn't get lift or is it due to the absence of atmosphere?
NumericalPain said:A jet could fly in space. It couldn't produce thrust, maneuver, or keep the cabin pressured in space. Use a rocket to put it into orbit and it will fly until gravity eventually pulls it back down. The strict definition of flying is to move through the atmosphere and there is most certainly atmosphere in orbit.
NumericalPain said:. The strict definition of flying is to move through the atmosphere and there is most certainly atmosphere in orbit.
HallsofIvy said:Of course, you don't really need "wings" or "lift" in space. What you need is thrust. The difference between a jet engine and a rocket engine is that the rocket engine contains its own oxygen (perhaps in the form of a chemical) while a jet engine gets its oxygen out of the air.
No. They don't carry enough fuel, have enough thrust or the ability to maneuver in space.Arjun Ar said:If oxygen is the problem, what if we use some other fuel that doesn't require oxygen for burning? Could we fly the jet plane in space?
Arjun Ar said:Why can't Jet planes fly in space?
Is is because it doesn't get lift or is it due to the absence of atmosphere?
Arjun Ar said:If oxygen is the problem, what if we use some other fuel that doesn't require oxygen for burning? Could we fly the jet plane in space?
Jet planes rely on air for lift and propulsion. In space, there is no air for the plane's engines to push against, making it impossible for the plane to move forward or stay aloft.
No, jet planes are not designed to withstand the extreme conditions of space, such as high levels of radiation and lack of atmospheric pressure. Modifying them to fly in space would require a complete redesign, which is not feasible.
Rockets use a different propulsion system called rocket propulsion, which does not rely on air for thrust. Instead, they carry their own oxidizer and fuel, allowing them to generate thrust in the vacuum of space.
No, jet engines require a constant flow of air to function, which is not present in space. Without air, the engine cannot produce thrust and would not be able to propel the plane forward.
Yes, there are specialized spacecraft designed to fly in space, such as space shuttles and spaceplanes. These vehicles use a combination of rocket propulsion and aerodynamics to fly in the Earth's atmosphere and beyond.