bradp Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 This is the coolest one I think I’ve seen so far I’m curious how much thrust this thing puts out. Look at the pines across the back of the pond. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenL757 Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 Not sure what you’re planning to attach this to, but I hope you have a really large fuel tank. That thing chews up gas like crazy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinneMooney Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 9 hours ago, StevenL757 said: Not sure what you’re planning to attach this to, but I hope you have a really large fuel tank. That thing chews up gas like crazy. Yes, you can see the level in the fuel tank dropping fast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted March 31, 2019 Report Share Posted March 31, 2019 3 hours ago, MinneMooney said: Yes, you can see the level in the fuel tank dropping fast! Visible proof of jet's high fuel consumption at low altitude! What is it, 48" agl or less? A quick search found no details on this engine, but I expect it will go in a scale airliner. I did find a different model-airliner-capable turbojet that produced 52 lb thrust at 18 oz/minute fuel flow. RC jets typically fly for 8-10 minutes. It's fun watching the fuel level in the tank drop, because I know I'm not paying for it! But it's cool technology, and is a far cry from the old ducted fans turned by a high-RPM piston engine (20,000+ RPM). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradp Posted March 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2019 Speaking of ducted fans / propellers ... I’ve never seen an example on a full scale aircraft. Why not? Seems like there are some aerodynamic efficiency benefits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmet Posted March 31, 2019 Report Share Posted March 31, 2019 You mean one of those ? Fantrainer It was built from Rhein Flugzeugbau. They build 32 of them as a military trainer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyK Posted March 31, 2019 Report Share Posted March 31, 2019 Thirsty little bugger isn't it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aviatoreb Posted March 31, 2019 Report Share Posted March 31, 2019 How to convert a pint of fuel into wind and noise. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1964-M20E Posted April 1, 2019 Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 How about mount 3 under each wing of the Mooney? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aviatoreb Posted April 1, 2019 Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 18 minutes ago, 1964-M20E said: How about mount 3 under each wing of the Mooney? JATO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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