JET-X & RAPIER Jet-x & Rapier FAQS JET-X
Full range of Powermax Jet-x products stocked:
1.
JX1
Kit inc. 50Z motor, 36 fuel pellets, fuse & washers
£18.99
2.
JX1A
Kit inc. 50Z motor, 36 contest fuel pellets, drill, fuse, washers in a clear presentation box (anniversary set)
£25.00
3.
JX2
50Z motor only
£8.00
4.
JX3
10 Boost gauzes for 50 size motor
£4.00
5.
JX4
5 Sleeves for boost gauzes for 50 size motor
£4.00
6.
JX5
2 Spring motor mounts for 50 size motor
£1.10
7.
JX6
40 fuel pellets 50Z standard
£13.00
8.
JX6C
40 fuel pellets 50Z contest
£14.50
9.
JX7
1 metre fuse sold only with a fuel purchase
£4.50
10.
JX8
10 washers 50Z (thick)
£2.95
12.
JX9
1 safety motor clip 50Z
£2.25
13.
JX10
Kit inc. 35 motor, 36 fuel pellets, fuse & washers
£16.99
14.
JX11
Kit inc. 35 motor, 36 contest fuel pellets, drill, fuse, washers in a clear presentation box (anniversary set)
£25.00
15.
JX12
35 motor only
£8.00
16.
JX13
66 fuel pellets 35 standard
£13.00
17.
JX14
66 fuel pellets 35 Contest
£14.00
18.
JX15
10 washers 35
£2.99
19.
JX16
10 Boost gauzes for 35 size motor
£4.00
20.
JX17
5 Sleeves for boost gauzes for 35 size motor
£4.00
21.
JX18
2 Spring motor mounts for 35 size motor
£1.10
22.
JX19
1 safety motor clip 35
£2.25
23.
JX21
Kit inc. 100Z motor, 18 fuel pellets, fuse & washers
£25.00
24.
JX21A
Kit inc. 100Z motor, 27 fuel pellets, drill, fuse, washers, in clear presentation box (anniversary set)
£33.50
25.
JX23
100Z motor only
£14.00
26.
JX24
30 fuel pellets 100Z contest
£20.00
27.
JX24A
30 fuel pellets 100Z standard
£18.99
28.
JX25
10 washers 100Z
£3.50
29.
JX26
10 Boost gauzes for 100 size motor
£5.25
30.
JX27
5 Sleeves for boost gauzes for 100 size motor
£5.25
31.
JX28
2 Spring motor mounts for 100 size motor
£1.10
32.
JX29
1 safety motor clip 100
£2.25
33.
Jet-X finger drill 1.5mm
£2.00
34.
Jetex igniter pen (Produced by John Emmett) use for wick free starting needs a "C" size high capacity NiCad cell. Now in a gold anodised finish for the millennium! at the same price!
£22.99
35.
£4.50 per metre
Do be aware that the new Jet-x products are not compatible with the old style Jetex
All prices plus postage and packing see Post and Packing
See "Plans" for drawings by Ian Dowsett , Malcolm Sharpe , Peter Lloyd , and Dick Twomey
See "Books" for publications by RSI
See "Kits" for PEL-AERO kits
If you want to know more about Jetex /Jete-x take a look at a site in the US run by model jet plane which gives up to date information on Jetex /Jet-x activities in the US and further airfield. A Mailing list is also available.
Visit "Megamodels", the manufacturers of Jet-X site. Jet-X
Rapier jet motors now in stock.
L-1
L-2
L-2LT
L-2HP
L-3
L-4
Length
mm
40
50
50
50
60
60
Inner diameter
mm
6.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
10
10
Outer diameter
mm
10
11
11
11
14.6
14.6
Overall mass
grams
5
7.3
7.3
7.3
11.6
11.6
Propellant mass
grams
2.9
4.5
4.5
4.5
6.5
6.5
Chamber mass
grams
2.1
2.8
2.8
2.8
5
5
Burn time
seconds
20
20
26
17
20
20
Mean thrust
mN
50
100
85
250
200
200
Total impulse
Ns
1
2
2
2
5
7
Price
£7.95 box of 10
£9.95 box of 10
£9.95 box of 10
£9.95 box of 10
£8.25 box of 5
£7.95 box of 5
Note that spare Jetex fuse is available and can be used, if required, with Rapiers.
BE AWARE THAT THE OUTPUT OF THE RAPIERS IS PRONE TO VARY. EACH BATCH THAT I RECEIVE ARE DIFFERENT, THE VALUES QUOTED ABOVE ARE THUS NOMINAL.
All prices plus postage and packing see Post and Packing
Discounts available for trade and club orders.
Performance details L1 Image1 L2 Image2 L3 Image3 L4 Image4
Comparison of performance Image1 Image2
Note that these thrust comparisons include the L4 at it's earlier specification. The L3 and L4 are for all intents and purposes now at the same performance level.
For interest see the attached certification issued in respect of the rapier. Image
If you want to know more visit the producers site for details see Rapier. Jan Zigmund lists ideas that will help you get the best from the Rapier engine.
A simple high performance model see PDF here for detailed drawing. Image
Rapier ignition
As an alternative to wick see ignition for an alternative electrical system.
Jetex/Jet-x designs , kits and plans can be utilised with Rapiers see above on this page.
See the product review page for further information.
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