The Ridiculous Engineering Of Jet Engines

Why it was recommended

is absolutely fascinating & well worth a watch

Strong recommendationbeambot · Original2026-07

What it covers

Veritasium explains how jet engines run hotter than their components' melting points, using cooling air and single-crystal superalloy turbine blades. It covers how the blades. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel

Veritasium

Length

39 min 34 sec

Year

2025

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