1001 Space Earth Nature History Human World Science and Technology Chemistry Materials Force and Energy Heat and Light Electricity and Magnetism Industry Machines Electronics and Computers Cars and Trucks Railways Ships Aircraft Fishing and Agriculture Undersea Exploration	What fuels do aircraft use? Aircraft with different engines use different fuels, although they are all based on oil. The piston engine, which powers propeller-driven aircraft, uses a fuel similar to petrol. Jet engines normally burn kerosene, a fuel similar to paraffin. A supersonic jet   Previous: Back Book: 1001 Section: Science and Technology Chapter: Aircraft