Home Forums Articles How To's FAQ Register
Go Back   Xoutpost.com > Off-topic > The Lounge
Arnott
User Name
Password
Member List Premier Membership Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Xoutpost server transfer and maintenance is occurring....
Xoutpost is currently undergoing a planned server migration.... stay tuned for new developments.... sincerely, the management


Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 02-20-2009, 10:54 PM
Thunder22's Avatar
Wait... what?
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: LI/TX
Posts: 11,154
Thunder22 is on a distinguished road
Radio Controlled C-17

This is incredible.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUyR0eezwns
__________________
You have your way. I have my way. As for the right way, the correct way, and the only way, it does not exist.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 02-20-2009, 11:00 PM
Weasel's Avatar
Almost never on here anymore :(
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: New Orleans, La
Posts: 6,891
Weasel will become famous soon enough
THAT is one expensive toy/hobby!!! I wonder what the price on that mutha is....
__________________
"When you do things right, people won't be sure you've done anything at all" (Bender, futurama)

You make something idiotproof, they'll make a better idiot


You think professional is expensive, just wait until you pay for amateur.

Never let your sense of morals prevent you from doing what is right.

Examine what is said, not who speaks.

X5 pics

RIP 4.6is.....

2003 4.6is
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 02-21-2009, 01:41 AM
JCL's Avatar
JCL JCL is offline
Premier Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Posts: 11,853
JCL will become famous soon enoughJCL will become famous soon enough
Great clip.
__________________
2007 X3 3.0si, 6 MT, Premium, White

Retired:
2008 535i, 6 MT, M Sport, Premium, Space Grey
2003 X5 3.0 Steptronic, Premium, Titanium Silver

2002 325xi 5 MT, Steel Grey
2004 Z4 3.0 Premium, Sport, SMG, Maldives Blue
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 02-21-2009, 08:27 AM
X5rolls's Avatar
Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Maryland
Posts: 1,690
X5rolls is on a distinguished road
Incredible plane - wonder what kind of engines it has, they look like some form of jet power.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 02-21-2009, 10:15 AM
Thunder22's Avatar
Wait... what?
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: LI/TX
Posts: 11,154
Thunder22 is on a distinguished road
4 Jetcat P160's.
__________________
You have your way. I have my way. As for the right way, the correct way, and the only way, it does not exist.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 02-21-2009, 11:41 AM
X5rolls's Avatar
Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Maryland
Posts: 1,690
X5rolls is on a distinguished road
I had to go look it up - this is some amazing technology. 3lbs gets you 125,000 RPMs with 36lbs of thrust on Jet fuel. $4200 bucks.

Wow.

http://www.jetcatusa.com/p160.html



Thrust: 36 lbs @ 125,000 RPM
Weight:3.1 LB
Diameter:4.4 inches
RPM Range:32,000 - 125,000 RPMExhaust gas temp.:650°C-750°C
Fuel consumption:17 oz per/min at full power
Fuel:Jet A1, 1-K kerosene
Lubrication:approximately 5% synthetic turbine oil in the fuel
Maintenance interval:25 hours

Quote:
Originally Posted by gresch
4 Jetcat P160's.
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 02-21-2009, 10:56 AM
FSETH's Avatar
Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Marietta, GA
Posts: 5,300
FSETH is on a distinguished road
That's crazy!
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:51 AM.
vBulletin, Copyright 2026, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. SEO by vBSEO 3.6.0
© 2017 Xoutpost.com. All rights reserved. Xoutpost.com is a private enthusiast site not associated with BMW AG.
The BMW name, marks, M stripe logo, and Roundel logo as well as X3, X5 and X6 designations used in the pages of this Web Site are the property of BMW AG.
This web site is not sponsored or affiliated in any way with BMW AG or any of its subsidiaries.