Anthony W wrote:
Rich S. wrote:

"Sparkle" wrote in message
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Would a (80-100 hp) turbine weighing 100-140 pounds be a hit?
Burning 5-6-7-8 gallons per hour?


They'll all weigh the same, regardless of power output.
Innodyn took the initiative in inventing 188 pound turbines.



The Boeing Model 502 - in the 1950's - weighed 140 lbs. and put out
200 hp.

Oh, wait - you said 188 pounds. I stand corrected. Why would they want
such a heavy engine?

Gawsh, technology has sure come a long way in fifty years.

Rich S.

P.S. The Boeing Model 500 Turbo-jet weighed 85 pounds, developed 150
pounds of thrust, and was 29" long, 22" in diameter. The extra 55
pounds of the 502 was the gear reduction.


Why aren't more old Boeing engines finding their way into homebuilts? A
140 bound 200HP engine sounds sweet. With a couple of those I could get
serious about my dreams to build an ME262... ;o)

Tony

I'm not sure, but I'll venture a guess ... fuel consumption is probably
outrageous.


Matt