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Sir Franklin Whittle
Sir Frank Whittle was born June 1,1907 in Earlsdon, Coventry, England. His wife's name was Dorothy Lee. They had 2 sons. His nationality was britsh. He had a military career that was from 1923-1948. He was an air commadore for World War 2. Sir Frannk Whittle Died August 9, 1996, he was 89 years old. He died from lung cancer. Sir Frank Whittle worked very hard to finish the invention of the jet engine. In order to work 16 hour days he sniffed benzedrine duroing the day and then took tranquillizers and sleeping pills at night to offset the effects and allow him to sleep. Over this time period he became irretable and developed an "explosive" temper. He suffered from stress related aliments such as eczema and heart palapitations while his weight dropped to nine stone 126 pounds.
Dr. Hans von Ohain and Sir Frank Whittle are both recognized as being the co-inventors of the jet engine. Each worked separately and knew nothing of the other's work. Hans von Ohain is considered the designer of the first operational turbojet engine. Frank Whittle was the first to register a patent for the turbojet engine in 1930. Hans von Ohain was granted a patent for his turbojet engine in 1936. However, Hans von Ohain's jet was the first to fly in 1939. Frank Whittle's jet first flew in in 1941.
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Who invented the valveless pulse jet engine?
Paul Schmidt in cooperation with the Argus Engine company
What were ten things that were invented during world war 2?
the atomic bomb, radar, the jet engine,
A device powered either by a piston engine and prop or by a jet engine?
Airplane is a device powered either by a piston engine and prop or by a jet engine.
What impact did the jet engine have on the world?
The jet engine made the world smaller by making travel time shorter. Also,helped to get humans into outer space. These are just a few things the jet engine did.
What was developed during World War 2?
The Germans invented the Jet engine, the Americans invented nuclear weapons and radar, and many other things. Can't let this pass!! The jet (meaning here the turbo-jet) engine was co-designed by both a British and a German engineer, working entirely separately, but the Brit, Sir Frank Whittle, was the first to patent the design. Radar was also a British invention, taken up by the USofA. Look both of these up for yourself!
Where was the first jet engine invented?
The first jet engine was invented by a English engineer called Sir Frank Whittle
Where is the jet engine from?
The Germans invented the first operational jet engine during WW2.
Who invented jet-engine?
the first jet engine was invented by a engish engineer called sir Frank Whittle but it was later invented in Germany by a Dr. Hans von Ohain, but Frank had already patented the jet engine.
What city or town in England was the jet engine invented?
Gloucester is where the first jet engine was developed .
Who invent jet engine first?
Frank Whittle invented and built the first Jet Engine.
Where was the jet engine invented?
It was invented in England. By Englishman Frank Whittle
When was the high bypass jet engine invented?
In the 1970s
Who built the first jet engine?
During the Korean War, the first American made jet engine for the US Air Force was General Electric. Soon after the Pratt and Whitney corporation developed a faster jet engine for the US Air Force.
Who invented the jet engine and when?
the first jet engine was ivented in world war 2 by a engish engineer called sir Frank Whittle but it was later invented in Germany by a Dr. Hans von Ohain, but Frank had already patented the jet engine.
Why did Frank Whittle invent the jet engine?
well he invented the jet engine because he thought it a good idea.sorry not much help.
What did Hans von Ohain invent?
he co invented the jet engine
Who invented the valveless pulse jet engine?
Paul Schmidt in cooperation with the Argus Engine company
