Do you know why chicken is thrown at aeroplane engine?

Chicken-into-engine tests originated to simulate bird strikes in aviation history.
 

Chickens approximate the density of larger birds, like geese, posing a threat during takeoff or landing

The tests aimed to assess potential damage and consequences of bird strikes on aircraft engines

Insights from these tests helped design engines to withstand collisions, prioritizing passenger safety

Contemporary methods, like ballistic gel and computer simulations, have replaced live chicken tests for bird strike evaluations