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RC Jets!






What exactly are RC jets? By definition, a jet airplane is an airplane propelled by jet engines. This isn't always the case in the world of RC airplanes. There are three different types of RC model jets. There are those powered by pusher propellers, those propelled by ducted fans, and then there are the genuine RC turbine jets.




RC Pusher Jets

Parkzone F27 C Stryker JetThe first type are pusher jets. Pusher type propellers located near the rear of the airplane power these jets.

This Parkzone F-27C Stryker to the right is one example of an electric powered pusher jet. Watch this bad boy in action!

Pretty impressive for an electric powered jet! That's because it comes with a brushless motor and Li-Po battery pack. The beauty of the Stryker is that it is ready to fly right out of the box. The perfectly sized motor and batteries are included as well as a battery charger and transmitter. All you have to due is charge the batteries and fly!

RC pusher jets can have up to two electric powered pusher props. Some pusher jets are powered by a pusher prop driven by a glow engine. Glow driven pusher jets are capable of achieving some very fast speeds! Check this page out for more examples of RC pusher jets ranging from small electric jets to fast glow powered jets!






RC Ducted Fan Jets

Another type of RC model jet airplanes are those powered by RC ducted fans. This ducted fan is nothing more than a fan spinning inside of a tube. Ducted fans powered by an electric motor are called EDF's (electric ducted fans). Ducted fans powered by glow engines are called GDF's (glow ducted fans).


A7 tornado






Megatech's A7 tornado is a great entry level EDF jet.

Click here for a more in depth look at both EDF and GDF RC jets.

You will also find examples of each with links to additional resources with great information pertaining to glow powered RC ducted fans.






RC Turbine Jets


RC turbine jets are powered by an actual RC turbine! These turbine powered RC jets burn actual aircraft fuel. RC turbine jets can reach speeds in access of 200 mph!

Want to learn more about RC turbine jets? Follow the link to learn how turbines work, who manufactures RC turbines, and where you can buy RC turbine jets. There's even a video of an RC jet turbine in action!

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