Jet Temp 800oC Button Magnet, Round (1 & 10 pcs)

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 Early military jet engines, particularly those from the late 1940s and early 1950s, operated at internal temperatures that were relatively low by modern standards, often capped at around 800°C (1,472°F) for turbine inlet or exhaust gas temperatures (EGT). This limitation was due to the constraints of available materials, such as nickel and cobalt alloys, which could only tolerate these temperatures before requiring advanced cooling systems. Engines like the Allison J33 (used in the F-80 Shooting Star and T-33 Shooting Star) and the Allison J35 (used in the F-84 Thunderjet) typically operated within this range. Similarly, early British jets like the Rolls-Royce Welland and Derwent engines, used in the Gloster Meteor, also featured temperature limits near 800°C. These temperature caps were crucial for engine durability and safety, as higher temperatures would have caused material failure. While performance was limited by these constraints, these early engines laid the groundwork for jet-powered flight, enabling faster and higher operations and pushing the boundaries of aviation technology at the time.