Who is Frank Whittle compared to in terms of his contribution to aviation?

Frank Whittle's Engine Innovations

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Wright brothers
Charles Lindbergh
Howard Hughes
Amelia Earhart
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was one of the main challenges Whittle faced in developing his engine?
Government regulations
Lack of skilled labor
Professional jealousy
Insufficient raw materials
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the required speed for Whittle's engines compared to piston engines?
20,000 rpm
4,000 rpm
8,000 rpm
16,000 rpm
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a significant material science challenge for Whittle?
Finding lightweight materials
Developing high-strength alloys
Creating noise-reducing materials
Designing aerodynamic shapes
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What temperature did Whittle's materials need to withstand?
750 degrees
500 degrees
1,500 degrees
1,000 degrees
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happened during the April 1937 incident?
The engine failed to start
The engine exploded
Whittle lost control over the engine speed
The engine ran out of fuel
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was pooling in the combustion chambers during the incident?
Air
Water
Oil
Excess fuel
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