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Hobbyist builds 3D-printed transonic radio-controlled jet
Original: 📰 Ambition, Thy Name is a 3D Printed Transonic R/C Jet Building anything that flies from scratch is an ambitious underta
A maker has built a radio-controlled jet aircraft almost entirely from 3D-printed parts, fitted with a real turbine engine capable of transonic speeds. Building any flying machine from scratch is ambitious, and the combination of printed airframe and hot jet power raises questions about durability at high speed. Aviation and DIY engineering communities are discussing the design challenges involved.
Why now: The unusual combination of 3D printing and a real jet engine in a hobby aircraft is remarkable to engineering and maker communities.
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- 📰 Ambition, Thy Name is a 3D Printed Transonic R/C Jet Building anything that flies from scratch is an ambitious undertaking, even if it’s ‘just’ radio-controlled. 3D printing the aircraft isn’t that odd these days, but putting a hot jet engine …read more 📰 Source: Hackaday 🔗… · feed@igeek.gamer-geek-news.com
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