After playing with electric and nitro rc helicopter for some time, some guys in our field begin to toy the idea of installing a rc turbine in the helicopter. Although not as popular as the electric counterparts, it does has it own market share and its own fun.
Except the engines, the gas turbine rc helicopter does display the similarities with the electric and nitro. In terms of size, gas turbine rc helicopters are in the region of 700/800 size in electrics. As for the power to weight, it is not as fantastic as electrics. And if you are to do 3D, you have to plan your routine well ahead and be good with collective management.
Having said that, there is a recent development by Gaui, and installed a Gas engine in their NX4. The video show remarkable and stunning 3D by their pilot. I have attached one of the video as follows:
Gaui Nx4 Gas
With the improvement of gas turbine technology, it is closer to bring gas turbine into smaller helicopter sized kit. OS Engine also developed a gas turbine engine with onboard CDI for Trex 600N. In addition, there are a few website that selling the new frames to support these gas turbine engines.
Of course, in terms of assembly, it is a bit complicated as compared to electric, plus the tuning of the engine, it is going to be a while before you enjoy the gas turbine engine. However, once the gas turbine engine is tuned, and going smoothly, it going to put a grin on your face whenever you fly that gas turbine rc helicopter.
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