I posted this in another modeling forum in 2004.
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The only turbine I have found a complete list of specs for is the JetcatP160. Old these days? Anyhow it makes 160N of thrust statically, while consuming 229kW worth of fuel. They list Efflux velocity as 444m/s. Mass flow at .38 kg/s. Output power(jet power) is quoted as 28kW or 37.5HP. Why wouldn't a turbine aircraft perform? When you have 444m/s efflux, flying at a paltry 89m/s(200MPH) is not a challenge, right? The amount of power available is tremendous.
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160 Newtons of thrust is equal to 36Lb. I guess I pulled most of the specs out of a catalog, but we were contemplating how fast we could get an electric ducted fan to fly.