Jet engines are relatively simple in their basic design, but advancements in gas turbine engine technology have mostly done away with the cool-looking bucket-type reverse thrust systems.

Collins is turning its sights to electric thrust reverser actuation systems as it prepares to divest its traditional ...

Submitted by reader Andy, Granada Hills, Calif. Answer: Reverse thrust is a bit of a misnomer. The air from the fan is deflected out the side of the engine, creating a massive amount of drag.

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Pilots of the crashed Red Wings Tupolev Tu-204 twice selected maximum reverse thrust without the reverser system engaging, and unwittingly catapulted the aircraft forward under high power.

Submitted by reader Andy, Granada Hills, Calif. Answer: Reverse thrust is a bit of a misnomer. The air from the fan is deflected out the side of the engine, creating a massive amount of drag.