Merlin M160 MK2

by Jets-Munt

 

A new, next generation engine made by a company with a new name but well-known and experienced people behind it. Jets-Munt SL is a join venture of ARMEC SL, a company specializing in manufacturing mechanical parts using CNC, and Gaspar Espiell, who provides the electronics and engine design. They have been in the turbine business since 1996 as suppliers for turbine manufacturers. During these past 8 years they have supplied thousands of mechanical and electronic turbine parts to at least eight well-known turbine manufacturers. Now, in partnership with DreamWorks Model Products, Jets-Munt is proud to introduce the new Merlin M160. A true 35lb thrust, state of the art, next generation turbine that will redefine turbine performance!

 

Specifications:

  • Nominal thrust: 35lb @ 116.000 RPM
  • Max. RPM: 120,000
  • Idle: 30,000
  • Diameter: 110mm
  • Weight: 3.18lbs
  • Installed weight: 3.96lbs including ecu, pump, valves and starter.
  • Fuel: Kerosene + 3% turbine oil or synthetic two cycle
  • Fuel comsumption @ max power: 14.81 oz/min
  • Pressure ratio: 3.2 to 1
  • EGT max: 650ºC
  • Massflow: 380g/s

 

Engine Key features:

  • Engine design optimised using CAD and CFD (Computational fluid dynamics) software that allows each part to be optimised for best performance.
  • Full 160N at moderate rotor speed.
  • Low EGT due to high efficient design. Typically below 650ºC
  • Low rotor speed, longer bearing life.
  • Low weight and size. True 35lbs in a Kj66/RAM750/P120 size and weight.
  • New bearing system that allows the use of 2 Cycle motorcycle oil.
  • Outstanding acceleration time. Less than 3sec from idle to full power, less than 1sec from half throttle to full.

 

I have the Merlin in place to have a look see.