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I’m not so sure.

His objectives state he is looking to build what is basically a custom jet with a 100mi range and 22lb payload. This significantly out performs the custom RC model turbine jets I found online, and their total weight fueled was like 50lb.

one I found, used, was ~$6K.

https://www.ebay.com/bhp/rc-turbine



No turbine -- pulsejet.

Also video from the same guy talking about pulsejets

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8FSa5peEUk




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