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Forging the Jet Age: How the GE J31 Turbojet Engine Shaped Modern Aviation

Explore the groundbreaking General Electric J31 turbojet, the first mass-produced centrifugal-compressor engine, its development, design intricacies, and wartime impact. Read on for in-depth analysis and performance insights, and subscribe to Aerospace Post for more propulsion innovations.

Aug 6, 2025 · By Mathew Lewallen · 4 min read

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Updated on Aug 6, 2025