Jet engine history: Identify the inventor most widely credited with inventing the jet engine. Full question: Who invented the Jet Engine? Choose the correct option.
General Knowledge
Inventions
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
Answer
Correct Answer: Frank Whittle
Explanation
Given data
- Device: Jet engine (gas-turbine jet propulsion).
Concept / Approach Frank Whittle patented a turbojet design in 1930 and built early engines in the UK. Hans von Ohain independently developed and flew a turbojet in Germany soon after. General-knowledge quizzes usually credit Whittle.
Option analysis Frank Whittle — Correct in GK framing (UK pioneer). Hans von Ohain — Major parallel contribution (Germany), often noted as co-pioneer. Robert Goddard — Liquid-fuel rockets, not air-breathing jets. Santos-Dumont — Early aviation, not jet engines.
Final Answer Frank Whittle.