wow, that was a really sweet video. HP jets? really nice. I googled that, but all I got was 20 pages of junk on HP inkJET printers. ha ha. When I get a Modelbau F86, I'll be investigating giving it a nose job. Not final yet, but thinking about it. Anyone else done that modification?
Yesterday, I did buy a K80G. I'm told it is very new internally, with more changes than just the addition of internal valves and plumbing. I haven't verified that independently, but the G model is a different color for whatever that's worth.
Here are the specs for the G model:
KingTech G series, a true Fuel Start turbine, will start and run on Diesel, Kerosene and JetA. G series have both solenoid valves built into the front cover, with a single fuel feed that eliminates at least 8 fuel connections upstream to the turbine, making a clean engine install a very simple task.
KingTech K-80G turbine engine, made in Taiwan
Specifications:
Diameter: 95.25mm ( 3-3/4" )
Length: 254mm ( 10" ) - including starter
Weight: 1304g ( 2 lb. 14oz. ) - including starter
Maximum RPM: 145000
Thrust: 8618 g @ 21.1° C. ( 19 lb. @ 70° F. )
Idle: 45000rpm
Exhaust temperature: 650° C ( 1202° F )max
Fuel consumption: 239 g / min ( 8.46 oz / min )
Fuel: Diesel, Jet A1, Kerosene
Lubrication: 5%, 3 to 5% for Diesel
Maintenance cycle: 25 hours
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Specifications for the K80E:
Diameter: 95.25mm ( 3-3/4" )
Length: 254mm ( 10" ) - including starter
Weight: 1304g ( 2 lb. 14oz. ) - including starter
Maximum RPM: 145000
Thrust: 8618 g @ 21.1° C. ( 19 lb. @ 70° F. )
Idle: 45000rpm
Exhaust temperature: 650° C ( 1202° F )max
Fuel consumption: 239 g / min ( 8.46 oz / min )
Fuel: Diesel, Jet A1, Kerosene
Lubrication: 5%, 3 to 5% for Diesel
Maintenance cycle: 25 hours
I copied these right from Kingtech's website. As you can see, there's no difference. So whatever the difference to the moving parts, they either haven't tested yet, or those new parts didn't make any difference in performance. Doesn't matter, I own one now.
