Jet Engine Sound Effects
10 free jet engine sound effects for airports and aircraft, or for engines · last 3.2–17.3 s · WAV & MP3 · CC0 · no signup
10 variations of jet engine, from 3.2 s to 17.3 s. The variations are named by feel: Afterburner, Running, Turbine Spin-Up, Idle, Reverse Thrust and more. 1 of them is a prepared loop for background beds.
Quick picks: Surging Jet Engine 08 (3.2 s, the shortest) · Running Jet Engine 02 (17.3 s, the longest)
All 10
- 3.4 s
A jet afterburner roars, for airports and aircraft scenes.
- Running Jet Engine 02Prepared loop · 17.3 s17.3 s
A jet engine produces a roaring whine while running, for airports and aircraft.
- 5.1 s
A jet turbine spins up with a rising whine, for airports and aircraft.
- 9 s
An idling turbine maintains a subdued rumble, for parked aircraft scenes and flight simulators.
- 5.7 s
A turbine produces a powerful rush under reverse thrust, for landing sequences and flight simulators.
- 9.6 s
A futuristic turbine emits a rhythmic electronic hum, for spacecraft interiors and science fiction vehicles.
- 6 s
A turbine winds down to silence, for aircraft shutdowns and hangar scenes.
- 3.2 s
An engine falters before regaining thrust, for mechanical emergencies and flight simulations.
- Fighter Jet Flyby 013.3 s3.3 s
A fighter jet roaring past, for air shows and action.
- Takeoff Jet Flyby 027.3 s7.3 s
A jet taking off with roaring engines, for airports.
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Common uses: airports and aircraft, engines.
Which jet engine variation to use
Running Jet Engine 02 is a prepared loop; loop the WAV file, since MP3 adds silent padding at the seam.
Need a comparison method? Try the playable examples and selection checklist.
Common questions about jet engine
Can I loop these jet engine sounds?
Yes. 1 of the 10 variations is a prepared loop: Running Jet Engine 02. Use the WAV file when looping; MP3 adds silent padding that breaks the seam.
How long are the jet engine sounds?
3.2–17.3 s: the shortest is Surging Jet Engine 08 (3.2 s) and the longest Running Jet Engine 02 (17.3 s).
Can I use jet engine sounds in a commercial project?
Yes. Every jet engine variation is CC0 1.0 public domain: commercial games, apps and videos included, with no attribution, no signup and no fee.
How were these jet engine sounds made?
They were AI-generated from text descriptions of jet engine, then measured file by file for format, length and loudness.
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