How Hot Do Aircraft Engines Get?

Like any high-speed machine, temperatures within a jet engine significantly increase during operation. Jet engines are composed of thousands of parts manufactured with specialized materials. A typical Boeing 747 engine (a General Electric CF6-80C2) comprises upwards of 40,000 parts. Critical parts are manufactured with unique metals and alloys to withstand extreme temperatures.

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