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04-06-2004 | 01:54 PM

GregP

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Model Turbines

Here is the heli package. Who is going to be the first to put two of them in a model offshore cat?

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04-06-2004 | 01:58 PM

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Microturbines are amazing.

We designed and built a twin turbine model aircraft for an SAE competition in college.

They sounds just like the real thing.

04-06-2004 | 01:58 PM

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Whats the price tag on that little bugger?
Im thinking a turbine powered skateboard

04-06-2004 | 02:01 PM

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Approximately 5K for basic engines, and can go up from there depending on fuel management, electronics, transmissions, etc.

04-06-2004 | 02:03 PM

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They're quite extraordinary...a little 3 pound turbine can produce about 40 pounds of thrust. That would be plenty for a skateboard scooter.

04-06-2004 | 02:06 PM

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I'd seen the jets for years, but this is the first turboshaft I've seen.

04-06-2004 | 02:29 PM

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50,000 to 115,000 rpms.

You need lots of gear reductions.

Typical idle is about 30,000 rpms.

04-06-2004 | 02:36 PM

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I'm gonna put one on a Scooter so I can kick GlassDave's ass in the 04 KeyWest Scooter Race.

04-06-2004 | 04:47 PM

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well . . i guess i'll hafta build a TWIN turbine one than

actually i wanna know who's gonna be the first to hook one of these up to a blender

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