JetBeetle Tarantula H90
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The JetBeetle Tarantula H90 is an American gas-turbine engine for use on Homebuilt aircraft
| Tarantula H90 | |
|---|---|
| JetBeetle Tarantula H90 engine on a Monnett Monerai | |
| General information | |
| Type | Small gas turbine |
National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | JetBeetle |
It is capable of producing 90 lbf (0.40 kN) thrust at 88,900rpm.[1][2]
Variants
- Tarantula H90
- 90 lbf (0.40 kN)
- Tarantula H100 (Updated H90 released summer 2016)
- 105 lbf (0.47 kN)
- Locust H150R
- 170 lbf (0.76 kN)
- Mantis H250
- 250 lbf (1.11 kN)
Applications
Specifications (Tarantula H90)
Data from JetBeetle[3]
General characteristics
- Type: Turbofan
- Length: 475 mm (18.7 in) with starter
- Diameter: 165 mm (6.5 in)
- Dry weight: 16.5 lb (7.5 kg) with starter
Components
- Compressor: single stage centrifugal
- Combustors: Annular combustion chamber
- Turbine: single stage axial
- Fuel type: Kerosene
Performance
- Maximum thrust: 105 lbf (0.47 kN) max continuous
- Thrust-to-weight ratio: 6.3