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A Powerful Machine
Want a quick look ‘under the hood’ of this
extreme machine? The JetKart features an Allied Signal
JFS-100 gas turbine jet engine. At just 52 pounds, it’s
a lightweight, but don’t let it fool you, this
little baby is a true powerhouse!
The JFS-100 was originally used a “starter”
engine on the A-7
Navy Corsair fighter jet, a carrier-based
attack bomber that made its debut in 1966. The JFS-100’s
free power turbine winds up to full power immediately,
accelerating the main engine to idle speed, and automatically
shutting down until the big jet engine needs to be started
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JFS-100
idles at 48,000 RPM and tops out at 74,000 RPM. It’s
backed by 105 pounds of thrust. The JFS-100 has been modified
and customized for use in the JetKart, then specially
mounted to the frame.
JetKart’s frame is a DINO-shifter racing kart manufactured
in Europe. It features custom wiring, oil cooling sumps,
instrumentation and instrument panel. The smoke system,
modeled after those used by aerobatic aircraft was installed
add to the drama and impact. |
JetKart
Specs:
Chassis:
DINO Shifter Kart
L/W/H: 80”/47”/1.5”
Engine: Allied Signal JFS-100-13A
Engine Weight: 52 Pounds
Turbine Type: Single Stage Axial Flow
Fuel: Jet A
Oil: 2380 Turbine
RPM: 48,000 idle, 74,000 maximum
Exhaust Gas Temperature: 1450 F
Thrust: 105 Pounds
Test Speed: 122 MPH
Maximum Speed: Unknown |
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