Thermojet J3-200, ~4lb thrust, augmentor worth it?

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Thermojet J3-200, ~4lb thrust, augmentor worth it?

Post by nalexandrov » Tue Sep 25, 2012 7:05 am

I got this thermojet to eventually add to a large RC glider. Some people say that a thrust augmentor adds more drag than it does increased power. Do you think in this small size it would be worth it?

Have any of you guys tried it? What would be the expected thrust increase?

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Re: Thermojet J3-200, ~4lb thrust, augmentor worth it?

Post by metiz » Tue Sep 25, 2012 9:52 am

I wouldn't add a tailaugmenter because of the drag. However, a couple of small intake augmenters might be worth it, particularly with a thermojet.
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