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Old 01-16-2003, 03:58 PM
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Default Turbo Raven.

tech specs:
The power levels are simply astonishing. The engine can produce more than 3 times the power of the engine unit on its own. Max power is approx 7.1 Hp or 5.1 Kw. Tests have been concluded at 155K rpm on a 21" X 10" prop. The temperature is still cool enough to increase revs but this would exceed the safe speed of the prop. The static thrust is in the order of 30- 35lbs. At these power levels the Workmate is starting to try and take off and a more solid stand or extra helpers are needed. Idle is currently set at 45K which gives 1,700 rpm on the 21" X10" prop. The weight of the unit including engine and gearbox is 1.6KG. Fuel consumption on the prototype was 0.0383 grams/sec/N or 3.8 grams/sec at 18 lbs thrust. This compares to a pure jet KJ66 at 0.0522 grams/sec/N at a similar thrust. The unit is using the FADEC autostart in full autostart mode

the plane:

Build/designed By ATI manufacturing www.atimanufacturing.co.uk
The Raven is a true scale model of the Famous Turboraven from Oracle
The model is fully detailed incl all specs
Span : 2.70 Meters
Lenght: 2.60 Meters
Weight 13.6 kilo,s incl RC (No fuel)
Fuel: Jet-a1 or parafine with a mix of 5 % Turbine oil
Take off weight: 18 kilo,s incl full tank
Max fly time: 15 minutes ( 1.2 liters on a 12 minute display
Performance :
Full 3d Vertical unlimited, the more power you give, the more she climbs
Turbine is set to 150000 rpm still leaving 10000 rpm,s but to dangerous because of overreving the Prop (mentz 22/10 3blade)
Handling : fly,s very nice even at slow speeds