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Whittle's first jet engine prototype ran in what year?

  • 1930

  • 1940

  • 1937

  • 1945

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In 1937, Frank Whittle successfully tested the world's first jet engine prototype, marking a revolutionary breakthrough in aviation history. His innovative design laid the foundation for modern jet propulsion technology, transforming air travel and enabling faster, more efficient flights.
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