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Old 04-18-2009 | 05:51 PM
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US MicroJet LLC has just put some meat on their web site: [link]http://www.usmicrojet.com/#[/link]

It's looking good for the only American made turbine as a Division of GTC:
[link]http://www.gentool.com/aboutGTC.html[/link]

Their ECU is designed and made by another American
company: [link]http://www.electrodynam.com/[/link]
Old 04-18-2009 | 06:13 PM
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I don't see any pricing.
Old 04-19-2009 | 12:11 AM
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Yea Steve I could not find any prices except for upgrades, etc.
I did note a that the Price List stipulates a "Quote".
Maybe this post will prompt further explanation?
Old 04-21-2009 | 01:39 PM
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I called the guys at US Microjet about the three AT-180's I have. I talked to the tech (wish I could remember his name) and he was very helpful and took his time with my questions. I also ordered two replacement temperature probes to replace the ones I have that don't work.

Overall it seemed like a smooth running operation to me...

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Old 04-30-2009 | 05:05 PM
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US MicroJet Turbine prices from their web site:

AT-180 $3,595.00

AT-280 $4,095.00

AT450 $4,795.00

Go to their web site for specificatins, etc:

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_8693626/tm.htm
Old 04-30-2009 | 05:49 PM
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Prices seem quite high if you ask me. Take their 180, puts out 20 lbs of thrust, well JetCats new P-80Se puts out 20 lbs and is $2195!!!! They need to re-assess their pricing model if you ask me, unless they have something serious to offer the consumer worth $1400?

Prices right here:

[link]http://usmicrojetllc.thomasnet.com/viewitems/all-categories/urbine-engines-for-radio-controlled-model-aircraft?&forward=1[/link]
Old 04-30-2009 | 06:03 PM
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i remember buying 2 180's set at 20lb for 1950 each. it was a special, but they sure cost more now. i dont often agree with ian, but i cant see amt selling to many 20lb'ers at that price in todays market. to each his own. barry
Old 05-03-2009 | 06:54 PM
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Thanks for the HU. I prefer to buy US made products but those prices put them out of reach for my anticipated twin project.
Old 05-03-2009 | 07:38 PM
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The first AMT Mercury I bought was 1850.00 dollars. They were on sale for a short time.

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Old 05-12-2009 | 04:58 PM
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Well I did a Saturday and Sunday unsolicited test with USM by sending several separate Emails with different observations regarding their Web Site. My inquires where make from their web site links as well as to specific individuals. I was very pleasantly surprised when I had responses by noon on Monday.
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That might have been me you talked to rhklenke, the conversation seems familiar but not certain. But i hope i helped if it was me :-) Seems funny to me how i have worked at AMT-USA/US Micro Jet longer than ANYONE in the history of the company and i rarely get noticed. I always try to build the best product i can for people, people most the time i have never met. For those of you that i have met in person and on the phone i want to thank you for your support and I'm looking forward to a great flying season this year.

Rodney Evans
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US Micro Jet LLC
900 Glendale Milford Rd.
Cincinnati, Ohio 45215

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Old 05-13-2009 | 07:53 AM
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Hey Rodney
YOU ARE THE MAN
can not wait to see you out at the flying field great to hear that everything is finally going right for you all
keep up the good work


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Hey Rodney
whATS THIS ABOUT A NEW ENGINE YOU ARE MAKING A 350R !!!!!

tell us more

Old 05-13-2009 | 11:29 AM
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Well results are obviously preliminary, but here are some test results from yesterday...

Idle 40k ~ 520*c @ 1.1LB thrust
65k ~ 479*c @ 4.5LB thrust
92k ~ 451*c @ 12.5LB thrust
110k ~ 460*c @ 23.5LB thrust
117k ~ 497*c @ 27.75LB thrust

So far everything seems to be going very well ~ With the lower EGT temps the hot zone parts will encounter less erosion and last much longer with less fatigue or warping.
If everything keeps on target and demand is there, the owners will consider building and selling these to the public...So if you are interested, give them a call and inquire.
Short of building more i have accomplished what i had set out to do...Build the last 28 LB turbine you may ever need.

Rodney Evans
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US Micro Jet LLC
900 Glendale Milford Rd.
Cincinnati, Ohio 45215

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Old 05-15-2009 | 09:57 AM
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Well have just received a pair of USMicroJets 3rd Generation ECU’s for my pair of 180s that Jimbo has installed in our G4 A-10 Hog. Just ordered them last week after having use one of them week before last with Jimbo’s 180. Hum, not sure how to identify these AMTs that we have been using since 1998 & 1999….what USM-180s? Anyway finally service & delivery as promised with new harness and pumps that are maybe 1/3 of the old size weighting 3oz compared to 7-½ oz. These ECUs are interchangeable between all sizes of their turbines. So should you decide to switch a 3G ECU say from your 280 to a 450 just return it to the factory for quick reprogram. Will begin testing in our A-10 and advise.
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sounds great Roger
do you have any pics of these new gen3 ECU's?
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$$$$$$$$$
Old 05-15-2009 | 06:49 PM
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Yea Robert, thanks for the clue. Another US product from Andy Low.
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Old 05-16-2009 | 02:44 PM
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NICE looking like the look
plz keep us informed there

Old 05-25-2009 | 08:06 PM
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Hey Roger any results yet

and is there anyone using them on the other engines besides the 180'slike the 280 or the 450 ?


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