How hard could it be to make a jet engine?

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For 3 grand+, you can do the reverse with kerosene off the shelf. But note the nozzle temp. You might just be igniting those leaves if you get too close.

BTW, jet engines use titanium blades because of temperatures and inertia.

 

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Originally posted by: BrunoPuntzJones
How would diesel work for that? Could you compress it down enough to ignite?

you dont compress the diesel.. you need to vaporize it to get it to ignite.