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Jets generally fly at or above the tropopause because below it, in the troposphere, is where all of Earth's weather occurs and it is best to avoid weather complications so they fly above it.

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Why did The World Trade Center collapse?

Al Qaeda terrorists, masterminded by Osama bin Laden, are responsible for the tragedy. Two commercial jets filled with 10,000 gallons of jet fuel crashed into the World Trade Center towers, cutting off all the elevators and severely damaging the structure of the building. The fire alone couldn't have melted steel, but the fire with the pressure from above, bent the support structure that was damaged by the jet. Once one floor collapsed, the rest followed.


What weather word starts with J?

jet stream


How is it that rockets can go into space but jet airplanes cannot?

Jet engines require oxygen to burn their fuel. When a jet gets to extremely high altitude, it is difficult to get enough air into the engine to keep the engines going. The limit for turbojets is about 40km. Ramjets can (theoretically) operate up to 75km altitude, but efficiency drops off above Mach 5 (1.5 km/s), which is far less than the escape velocity (11.2 km/s). A rocket, on the other hand, carries oxidizer as well as fuel. It can continue to operate even when it gets above most of the atmosphere. Rocket engines also have much higher thrust-to-weight ratio.


How did The World Trade Center collapse?

Well thousands and thousands of jet fuel were in the gaping hole and as the supports started getting weaker from the blazing fire when one floor collapsed the weight got a lot more heavy and the heavier it got and not to mention the speed both planes went into the buildings cause when it hit it tore through some of the main supports.


Do bishop Eddie long have his own jet?

Bishop Eddie does not have his own jet, but really, it was really his great great grandfather's. 1976

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How do jet planes fly?

Jet planes fly with the help of Thrust and Lift produced by the jet engines.


Which layer of the atmosphere do jet planes fly in upper troposphere or lower statospher or upper statosphere?

Jet planes typically fly in the lower stratosphere. This layer of the atmosphere extends from about 10 to 50 kilometers above the Earth's surface. The lower stratosphere is where commercial jet aircraft operate due to its stable weather conditions and relatively low turbulence levels.


What makes jet planes fly?

its engines


At what altitudes do jet planes fly?

It really depends on what the size of the jets. The Airlines fly from 32,000 to 38,000 feet.Normal Jet Planes fly at about 30,000 feetMilitary Jet planes fly anywhere from 100 feet all the way up to 80,000 (Some do go higher but those are for special occasions)


Jet streams are just below this?

Tpp (tropopause)


How many planes does west jet fly?

1


How many planes do west jet fly?

1


Which atmosphere do most planes fly in?

Most commercial planes fly in the troposphere, which is the lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere and extends up to about 7-10 miles above the surface. This layer contains the majority of the Earth's weather systems and is where most commercial airliners operate.


Jet planes fly in this part of the atmosphere?

Jet planes fly in the stratosphere, which is the second layer of Earth's atmosphere. This layer provides a stable environment for jet propulsion and allows for efficient flying at high altitudes.


What speed do planes fly?

Small planes fly at 100 to 200 mph. Airliners fly around 350 to 500 mph. Jet fighters fly faster.


Are jet plane engineers taught to fly jet planes?

Not as a rule, although many are pilots.


How do heavy jet planes fly high above earth's surface?

Their shape, wing design, and high thrust all contribute to their flying capabilities