Abstract: China is rich in coal-based derived oil resources. The preparation technology of coal-based jet fuel is an effective way to alleviate the contradiction between supply and demand of jet fuel, promote the efficient utilization of coal-based derived oil, and maintain national security. In order to comprehensively understand the preparation technology development, physical and chemical properties and commercial application trend of coal-based jet fuel, the source and characteristics of direct liquefied oil, indirect liquefied oil and coal tar are discussed. The development process, technical research progress and commercial application of coal-based jet fuel at home and abroad are introduced. The process, technical difficulties and application prospects of technologies of preparing jet fuel from three coal-based derived oil are discussed and prospected, which provides an important reference for the development direction, industrial planning and policy formulation of coal-based derivative oil in China.