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Jetcat or kingtech - 11/2/2012 10:45 PM   
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Status: offline 		I am looking to get into turbine jets. Did the ducted fan stuff and edf stuff.
On turbines, what would you guys consider, jetcat 100 or the kingtech 100?
I read on both, but not sure. Jetcat seems to have some here that can fix them where I think the kingtech does not.
I heard that dream works might do the repairs on the kingtech. Correct me if all this is wrong.
Thanks for the help


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RE: Jetcat or kingtech - 11/2/2012 11:07 PM   
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RE: Jetcat or kingtech - 11/2/2012 11:10 PM   
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Jetcat or kingtech



3 years ago that would have been a ridiculous question and it would have been JetCat every time. But things change and now given only the choice of those two I'd go with Kingtech. Given a free choice I'd go with a Merlin 100.

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RE: Jetcat or kingtech - 11/2/2012 11:21 PM   
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RE: Jetcat or kingtech - 11/3/2012 12:07 AM   
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RE: Jetcat or kingtech - 11/3/2012 12:22 AM   
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Status: offline 		Kingtech USA has a full service center with a factory trained tech in Fontana Ca. Turnaround time is a about a week.

Barry and myself can be contacted just about any time for sales and support.

K100 is a fantastic little engine and the throttle response is superb. 22lbs Thrust $2050.00



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RE: Jetcat or kingtech - 11/3/2012 12:51 AM   
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Kingtech does have service here in the States. Barry and Dirk at http://www.kingtechturbines.com are top notch if you should ever need service.

Here are 2 videos
The first is myF-86with a K-80 with about 18 hours on it since this video was made. The engine runs as strong today as when this video was made.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YYboFxBOAA

The second is My F-15 with a K-140 in her. Again a terrific running engine. This engine has about 6 hours on it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEKASGZTPsE

Kingtech is for real and here to stay. For the price you can not go wrong.

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RE: Jetcat or kingtech - 11/3/2012 1:00 AM   
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RE: Jetcat or kingtech - 11/3/2012 1:33 AM   
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RE: Jetcat or kingtech - 11/3/2012 2:02 AM   
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Status: online 		I don't own either brand... but just reading over the boards... KingTech wins.

1) Cheaper
2) Faster Service turn-around (from 2 places in the USA)
3) Barry is on this board answering Q's. (Not sure if the JetCat guys are here)
4) Reliability is as good as any of the "Standard" brands.



JetCat may be one of the old reliable brands, but it seems like they rely on that fact, (like Harley Davidson) because I see a lot of guys complaining about the price of service... and slow turn-around.


Just my observations.


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RE: Jetcat or kingtech - 11/3/2012 2:38 AM   
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RE: Jetcat or kingtech - 11/3/2012 2:52 AM   
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Status: online 		I was very happy with my Kingtech. I owned a P80SE and a K80. Not the same thrust class but I had way better service from Kingtech than Jetcat. JC to me is old news. Overpriced for what you get.

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RE: Jetcat or kingtech - 11/3/2012 2:58 AM   
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Status: offline 		Seems like everyone likes the kingtech. I just wanted to make sure the support and service is here in the US. And having someone on line answering questions all week is nice too. The price seems right too.
Thanks for the help, anything else to add keep the comments coming. All good information.
Oh, I have looked at the wren, just seems everyone is pointing me towards the other two.


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RE: Jetcat or kingtech - 11/3/2012 2:59 AM   
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RE: Jetcat or kingtech - 11/3/2012 3:12 AM   
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Status: offline 		I was looking at both these engines for a build project but ended buying something with more thrust. Had I stayed in the 100 class I would lean towards Kingtech as they seem to be the one that really wants to provide customer service at a product price that's pretty good. If weight is really critical, I believe the P100 has a slight advantage but that's about where it ends. I have also been impressed with the operation of the Kingtechs I have personally seen run. The other thing I like is that both Jetcat and Kingtech seems to be continually improving their products. Competition is good.

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RE: Jetcat or kingtech - 11/3/2012 3:20 AM   
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RE: Jetcat or kingtech - 11/3/2012 1:18 PM   
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Kingtech.. for thrust you can believe in

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RAjRfwJVuw

How bout "For thrust you can trust!"
or maybe, "More thrust than Elvis"


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RE: Jetcat or kingtech - 11/3/2012 3:06 PM   
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Kingtech.. for thrust you can believe in

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RAjRfwJVuw

How bout ''For thrust you can trust!''
or maybe, ''More thrust than Elvis''



I could use this "thrust than elvis" lol


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RE: Jetcat or kingtech - 11/3/2012 3:56 PM   
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I don't own either brand... but just reading over the boards... KingTech wins.



I agree. There seem to be way more Kingtechs and Jets Munt sold then jetcats now days. Of the larger turbines I've been around this year the Kingtechs are the ones who have worked the best.

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RE: Jetcat or kingtech - 11/3/2012 5:09 PM   
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RE: Jetcat or kingtech - 11/3/2012 5:29 PM   
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RE: Jetcat or kingtech - 11/4/2012 1:45 AM   
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I am looking to get into turbine jets. Did the ducted fan stuff and edf stuff.
On turbines, what would you guys consider, jetcat 100 or the kingtech 100?
I read on both, but not sure. Jetcat seems to have some here that can fix them where I think the kingtech does not.
I heard that dream works might do the repairs on the kingtech. Correct me if all this is wrong.
Thanks for the help



We fly both at my airfield and I have never seen a JC put our the thrust they advertise and Kingtech is pretty accurate.

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RE: Jetcat or kingtech - 11/4/2012 1:59 AM   
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We fly both at my airfield and I have never seen a JC put our the thrust they advertise and Kingtech is pretty accurate.



As you may know, a pipe will degrade thrust.

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RE: Jetcat or kingtech - 11/4/2012 3:05 AM   
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The k80 is smooth and soft sounding. I wish it was so loud then when I did a low fly by it would cause people to plug their ears!

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RE: Jetcat or kingtech - 11/4/2012 9:57 AM   
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As you may know, a pipe will degrade thrust.


WRONG!! It might decreae the thrust yes, but it can also add thrust. This is not guessing, it's from testing.


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