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Saab Gripen RC scale 1:2

Discussion in 'Airplanes' started by GPS, Aug 26, 2016.

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    This is a big jet!





    Length: 279.5 inches
    Weight: 260 pounds
    Thrust: 220+ pounds
    Fuel Capacity: approximately 5 gallons
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    Wow! What a monster. Where do you get an engine with 220lbs of thrust?
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    Holy cow! 220lbs of thrust?! That's insane!
    ... I have been thinking it would be cool to build a jet turbine rc semi truck... hmmm lol!
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    Here is a video that shows one (the same guy?) with "only" 80 Kilos (~176 Lbs) thrust. Watch the guy trying to approach it and get blown over.

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    Hahaha! That's nuts!

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