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A turbofan engine should allow full VTOL capability in this 1/6 scale model of
the Harrier Jump Jet.
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This A-10 model has a wingspan of 10 ft and weighs 55 lb. It is powered by two
Wren turbojet engines producing 14 lb of thrust apiece.
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JetCat's engine monitoring software can be used for real-time monitoring or to
view recorded flight data.
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The JetCat 120 engine is 4.4" in diameter, weighs 3.1 lb, and produces 26.5 lb
of thrust. The price with electronics, fuel pump, and auto starting system is 3,695.
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The JetCat HP5 is a turbine engine with the gearbox and accessories necessary to
power model helicopters. It's list price is $4,395.
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A full size Pratt and Whitney turbofan engine.
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This 2.25" turbojet engine was designed and built by Ewald Schuster. It weighs
6.5 ounces, produces 4 lb of thrust, and operates at up to 220,000 rpm.
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This turbofan engine is under development by Ewald Schuster. It will produce 45
lb of thrust for a 1/6 scale Harrier jet model.
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David Matthews of Shannon, Ireland (right) built this 1/10 scale model of a
C-17a Globemaster III. The model has a 17 ft wingspan, weighs 200 lb, and has 4 engines with 20 lb thrust
each. It has successfully completed taxi tests, and is currently awaiting CAA certification and flight
test dates.
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The model was designed using AutoCAD and the wooden framework was cut with a laser cutter. Balsa sheeting
covers the frame. This photo was taken after only 11 days of contruction.
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David Matthews of Shannon, Ireland (right) built this 1/10 scale model of a
C-17a Globemaster III. The model has a 17 ft wingspan, weighs 200 lb, and has 4 engines with 20 lb thrust
each. It has successfully completed taxi tests, and is currently awaiting CAA certification and flight
test dates.