SubSonex jet kit plane

[vnx205]

The first time I saw it, a couple of weeks ago, my first impression was that it was a radio controlled model. It didn't look big enough to be a real plane. However, I didn't think a model would be that loud.

I have seen it three times since then and a bit of research reveals that it is the first one outside the USA.

The SubSonex Kit – Sonex Aircraft (https://www.sonexaircraft.com/subsonex/)

Viljoen SubSonex - KITPLANES (https://www.kitplanes.com/viljoen-subsonex/)

https://www.sonexaircraft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/SubSonex_6534.jpg

[Tins]

Strewth...

[travelrover]

Similar thing been around since the 70’s. As seen in a James Bond movie.

Bede BD-5 - Wikipedia (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bede_BD-5)

[Hugh Jars]

But it's only got one hair dryer for an engine [biggrin]

[Tins]

But it's only got one hair dryer for an engine [biggrin]

Bloke who owns it has probably pulled out most of his hair getting it certified.

[vnx205]

But it's only got one hair dryer for an engine [biggrin]

At 43 lb (or 19.5 kg), the engine isn't much bigger than the average hair drier.

I have been told that the engine is normally an APU or Auxiliary Power Unit.