What engine does the SubSonex use?

What engine does the SubSonex use?

PBS TJ100
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It is powered by a Czech-built PBS TJ-100 turbojet engine mounted above the aft fuselage, with the exhaust exiting between the Y-tail. The SubSonex achieved first engine test runs in December 2009. The engine produces 1100 N (240 lb) of thrust.

What happened to the BD 10?

A BEDE JET BD-10 turbojet-powered private jet crashed on 30 December, 1994, killing the pilot, Michael Van Wagenen – president and founder of Peregrine Flight International, the company which recently acquired the rights to certificate and manufacture the BD-10 for the general-aviation market (Flight Inter- national, 4 …

What is the world’s smallest jet?

Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet
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Can you build your own jet?

In many countries, building your own aircraft is legal. In the U.S., for example, the Federal Aviation Administration regulates aircraft. Be aware of any building rules. For instance, the FAA requires you to construct 51% of your plane yourself.

Which is the lowest cost SubSonex personal jet?

In the meantime, the SubSonex JSX-2T Kit Reservation Deposit program has been suspended. Sonex Aircraft is pleased to announce the development of a 2-place variant of the popular SubSonex Personal Jet! SubSonex JSX-2T is designed to be the lowest cost jet trainer ever!

What kind of engine does a SubSonex twinjet have?

The SubSonex TwinJet UAS is a concept designed by Sonex Aerospace, based on our very successful manned, single-engine SubSonex Personal Jet. The current SubSonex uses a single PBS TJ100 turbojet engine de-rated to 250 lbf thrust to achieve 300 hour engine inspection intervals and is capable of top speeds approaching 300 mph.

Can a SubSonex be converted to a UAS?

Several customer-built SubSonex Personal Jets are already flying as recreational aircraft, with several more currently under construction. As a UAS, SubSonex will be converted easily to a twin engine platform using the full-power version of the PBS TJ100, capable of 292 lbf thrust with a 100 hour inspection interval.

Who is Sonex Aircraft and what do they do?

Sonex Aircraft, LLC is committed to providing the recreational aviation community innovative, cost-effective and efficient aircraft kits, powerplants, and accessories and supporting them with industry-leading customer service.