RC JETS

RC JETS ARE AVAILABLE AS TRUE TURBINES OR DUCTED FANS

RC jets represent, in many ways, the ultimate RC airplane. The last 5 years have seen tremendous advances in technology that has allowed any jet to be accurately built and flown.

The above photograph (Taken by PSYCHOSCHEKO) depicts the Fairchild A-10 twin engine jet. This model is powered by 2 miniature gas turbine engines. A few years ago the only way to model this airplane would have been to use ducted fans. This technology is still available, and as we shall see, does have it's applications.

For more information on the model jet plane-please click here.

We shall discuss 4 different ways to power a jet airplane-

1. The Electric Ducted Fan ( EDF Jets)

As the name suggests, this option uses electric power. It can be used in all sizes of jets, from the smallest Ready To Fly simple  sport model to the multi-engined super scale model.

For more information on this type of propulsion and examples of what can be purchased today-please click here.

The E-Flite F-15 Eagle is a twin EDF jet with retracts! Click here for more info or to buy one.

For information on all sizes of Electric Ducted Fans-please click here.

2.  RC Ducted Fan Jets  (Glow)

The Glow powered ducted fan, has been around jet circles for the longest time- so the technology is well proven and reliable.

For further information and links to the best web sites-please click here.

3.  RC Jet Engines  (Gas Turbines)

The ultimate power source for the modern jet. This is a REAL gas turbine. Computer technology and the latest materials has brought the miniature gas turbine to the field of model jets. For the most experienced flyers only! Please be advised that this is the most expensive of all the options!

For further information and links to the best web sites-please click here.

4. RC Model Jets ( Propeller Powered)

This system has been around the longest. In the air the propeller is all but invisible and some very realistic scale models can be flown.

For more information on this type of propulsion and examples of what can be purchased today-please click here.

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