Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Which country developed jet engines first?

  1. Germany

  2. Russia

  3. USA

  4. India

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Germany developed the first operational jet engine, the Heinkel HeS 3, which powered the Heinkel He 178's maiden flight in 1939. Hans von Ohain and Ernst Heinkel led this breakthrough. While Britain (Frank Whittle) independently developed jet technology around the same time, Germany's was the first to actually fly.