Questions you should be able to answer!

• What is the main difference between internal and external combustion engines?

• Name the four strokes of the four-stroke reciprocating engine

• What are the three main parts of a Turbo engine?

• What is the main function of the turbine in a turbo engine?

• What are the differences between turbojet, turboprop, and turbofan engines?

• How does a ramjet engine work?

INTERNAL Combustion Engines

Turbo Engines

RAM-Jet Engines

X-43 Test Flight

• NASA X-43 Page

• Wikipedia X-43 Page