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BTE Reaction 54 Recommended Engine List
The Reaction 54 is designed to accommodate turbines in what is commonly known as the "12-lb. Class". Quick history: Most of these
engines are based on a design pioneered by the Wren company in England which uses a 54mm diameter compressor wheel. So now you know
where the "54" came from!
The chart shown here is a list of turbines that are suitable for the R54. Most of the information is taken from the websites
of each company. Things change fast in the turbine business, so research these powerplants carefully for up-to-the minute specs.
Engines are shown in alphabetical order.
Last Update: November 17, 2009
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Company/Turbine |
Made In |
Max Thrust |
RPM Range |
Diameter |
Weight |
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Artes Jet JF-50 Bee |
Mexico |
14 lb. |
55,000 - 180,000 |
3.15" |
1.87 lb. |
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Smaller, lighter than typical "54". Distributed in US by
Jet Artes Save Money:
BTE COMBO DEAL! |
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Funsonic FS-70 |
Germany |
15.5 lb. |
52,000 - 170,000 |
3.2" |
1.6 lb. |
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Small, light, and powerful. Might be an excellent choice for the R54. Available in US from
Robart. |
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JetCat P60-SE |
Germany |
13 lb. |
50,000 - 165,000 |
3.25" |
1.87 lb. |
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Sweet little turbine, light and powerful. More Info:
JetCat USA. Save Money:
BTE COMBO DEAL! |
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JetCat P70 |
Germany |
17.5 lb. |
35,000 - 123,000 |
3.7" |
2.6 lb. |
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Big for R54, but users give thumbs up. More Info:
JetCat USA. Save Money:
BTE COMBO DEAL! |
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PST Jets J600R |
Thailand |
14.3 lb. |
55,000 - 160,000 |
3.5" |
2.2 lb. |
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Extremely popular choice. Shown on R54 plans. More Info:
PST Save Money:
BTE COMBO DEAL! |
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PST Jets J800R |
Thailand |
18.0 lb. |
55,000 - 153,000 |
3.6" |
2.64 lb. |
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New, powerful design. Built-in FOD screen. More Info:
PST Save Money:
BTE COMBO DEAL! |
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Wren MW-54 Mark 3 |
England |
14 lb. |
45,000 - 160,000 |
3.5" |
2.2 lb. |
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No longer available, replaced by the Wren 70. Used ones may be found. More Info:
Wren |
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Wren 70 |
England |
15.5 lb. |
45,000 - 160,000 |
3.5" |
2.2 lb. |
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Can be purchased as a kit or fully assembled. More Info:
Wren |
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Wren Super Sport |
England |
18.2 lb. |
45,000 - 160,000 |
3.5" |
2.2 lb. |
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Incredibly refined MW-54. Same small size, much more power. More Info:
Wren |
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