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This apparatus is designed to study the operational behavior and performance of a gas turbine jet engine, allowing students to investigate the principles of thrust generation, the start-up procedure, and the thermodynamic cycle involved in jet propulsion. It enables the determination of key performance metrics such as specific thrust, fuel consumption, and the fuel-air ratio during operation. The trainer features a complete, functional jet engine with a radial compressor, annular combustion chamber, axial turbine, and a propelling nozzle, all mounted on a moving base with a force sensor to measure thrust directly. The system includes an electric starter for automatic ignition, a remote control unit for monitoring and operation, and comprehensive instrumentation to track critical parameters like rotational speed, combustion chamber pressure, temperatures up to 1200°C, and fuel flow. The engine runs on kerosene or a petroleum-oil mixture, with safety features including a protective grating. Its primary application is in aerospace and mechanical engineering education for demonstrating the fundamentals of turbine engine operation and aircraft propulsion. The key benefit is the hands-on experience it provides with a real jet engine, allowing students to collect and analyze performance data, visualize the open cyclic process, and understand the relationship between engine parameters and thrust output in a controlled laboratory environment.