 Inventor
of the G8-2 Pressure Jet Engine, Eugene M. Gluhareff, designed, built, and tested this
one-man tip jet helicopter in the early '90s. Its successful test-flight marked the
realization of Mr. Gluhareff's lifelong dream to design what he called a "flying
motorcycle." Eugene M. Gluhareff is shown in the photo standing by the
first-generation prototype around the time of its first test flight.
Specifications
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| Empty Weight |
240 lbs |
Calculated Performance* |
| Gross Weight |
460 lbs |
Max. Speed (No Canopy) |
70 mph |
| Rotor Diameter |
24 Feet |
Max. Speed (With Canopy) |
120 mph |
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Duration in Level Fight |
2.5 hrs |
| Powerplant: G8-2-20H Jet Engines |
Fuel Capacity (Two 10 Gal. Tanks) |
20 gal. |
| Jet Gross Thrust |
22 lbs. each |
Fuel Type |
Liq. Propane |
| Jet Weight |
7 lbs. each |
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Helicopter has full pitch control and synchronized fuel
delivery.
* Based on Mr. Gluhareff's design calculations. |
NOTICE
Additional information and plans are unavailable at this time.
The craft is powered by two G8-2-20H jet engines. Jet engine plans
purchased from this site show how to make the "H"-model jet, which has a
slightly rotated intake stack for helicopter application. Fuel tanks are
conventional 10-gallon propane tanks equipped with liquid pickup tubes.
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