Engineering:PJ-II Dreamer
| PJ-II Dreamer | |
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| Role | Kit aircraft |
| National origin | United States/Russia |
| Manufacturer | Aeroconcept, LLC |
| Designer | Ben Kolotilin |
| First flight | March 17, 2015 |
| Status | Flying prototype |
The PJ-II Dreamer is a two-seat, mid-wing monoplane.[1] Propelled by ducted fans, the aircraft features a tandem seat layout with dual controls, a retractable landing gear, and composite construction.[2]
Details
The Dreamer uses a dual ducted fan propulsion system. Compared to a jet engine, a ducted fan system provides a jet-like handling characteristic, but with lower operational costs and complexity. There is no torque and P-factor like with propeller driven aircraft.[3]
Power is provided by a single GM LS6 5.7-liter V8 liquid-cooled piston engine,[3] which produces 388 hp (289 kW). A 450 hp (340 kW) engine option is also available.[1]
The top speed is 218 mph (189 kn; 351 km/h), cruise speed is 187 mph (162 kn; 301 km/h) and the load limit is rated at +4.4/-2.2 g.[2][4]
See also
- G-Aerosports Archon
- Windstar YF-80
- Me 262 Project
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Can your dream come true with the PJ-II ´Dreamer´?
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 PJ-II "Dreamer- Ducted fan Jet "Replica"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Classic Aero-TV: Walter Mitty's Near-Jet - The PJ-II Dreamer Ducted Fan. Looks Like A Jet, Flies Like A GA Airplane
- ↑ Digital magazine FLYER - "Russian fighter kitplane makes late debut". 11 April 2016
Sources
- Piloot en Vliegtuig - Editie 08-2016 augustus 2016. Article "Opvallend: de Russische Sky World PJ-11 Dreamer, net een F-15 maar dan in zakenuitvoering."
- Replica fighters magazine - December 2022. Article "PJ II Dreamer An update from Ben Kolotilin"
- Replica fighters magazine - July 2016. Article "Enter jet age. The Russians are coming"
External links
- Video review - Aero-TV: Walter Mitty's Near-Jet - The PJ-II Dreamer Ducted Fan
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