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WASP_1 |
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The WASP_1 is the latest design to be published for homebuilders. The engine is a completely new design intended to fill the gap between the MW54 and KJ66. Designed thrust is 18 Lbs yet with a smaller case size than the KJ66 makes this an attractive engine for a large range of models. Plans, parts and complete engines are available. Historic information added
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MW54 |
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| The MW 54
is a modern design available for homebuilders. The engine is
different to all the other engines. It is much smaller and lighter, and
is slightly less powerful at 10 lbs thrust. Plans are now available
for the
turbo prop attachment. Historic information added. Updated June/ 2005 |
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GT-2000 |
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| The GT-2000 incorporates most of the modifications and improvements that have made the small gas turbine more reliable. |
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Phoenix 30.3 |
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PARTS NOT AVAILABLE The Phoenix 30.3 has the highest power output and unlike all the others uses the turbocharger turbine and compressor wheel. More Information |
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KJ66 |
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| The KJ66 has been the most successful of all small gas turbines. Kurt has achieved a thrust of 16-18 lbs from the use of high throughput compressor and cast turbine. A number of suppliers make parts available. |
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Kamps |
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| The Kamps Micro turbine was the first to give improved power from the use of a turbocharger compressor. Thrust is up to 11 lbs. Like the FD3 this design is dated and there are many improvements required to get reliable performance, Many modifications are detailed in back copies of the GTBA newsletter.
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PT 75 |
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| PARTS NOT AVAILABLE The PT75 is similar to the KJ66 with power levels of up to 16 lbs thrust the design is no longer being promoted by the designer. A number of this design have been made and flown successfully.
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PT 35 |
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| PARTS NOT AVAILABLE The PT 35 is no longer promoted as a design but has been a proven concept . The details have been left available in case they may be of historical interest.
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Schreckling FD3 64 |
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PARTS NOT AVAILABLE
The Schreckling FD3/64 was the first practical homebuilt design and can give up to 5 lbs thrust. This design is now out of date and in order to get good performance many modifications to the original design are necessary. Many are detailed in the back copies of the GTBA newsletters. |
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