throw sand into a jet engine

What happens if you throw sand into a jet engine? How does a jet engine not melt?


Jet engines don’t melt because they’re built from special heat-resistant metals and ceramics, and they use clever cooling systems.

Some parts are cooled by air flowing through tiny holes, keeping the metal much cooler than the burning gas around it.

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