This document discusses jet engines and provides a comparison between turbojet and turbofan engines. It defines a jet engine as a reaction engine that generates thrust by discharging a fast moving jet according to Newton's laws of motion. It lists the basic components of a jet engine as a multi-stage compressor, combustor, high and low pressure turbines, and nozzle. The document notes that turbojet engines generate more thrust due to higher exhaust speeds but are less efficient, while turbofan engines are more efficient and quieter, making them more suitable for commercial use.