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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". Most of these engines
are based on a design pioneered by the Wren company in England which uses a 54mm diameter compressor wheel. To this day,
Wren also supplies the critical turbine wheel for most of the engines in this class.
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.
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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 and 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 the R54, but users give thumbs up. More Info:
JetCat USA. Save Money:
BTE COMBO DEAL! |
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Modellbau T-500 |
USA |
13 lb. |
50,000 - 155,000 |
3.5" |
2.4 lb. |
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The T-500 is basically the FTE/RAM 500 with improvements and updates. Visit
Modellbau-USA |
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PST 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:
Helijet R/C Save Money:
BTE COMBO DEAL! |
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PST 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:
Helijet R/C Save Money:
BTE COMBO DEAL! |
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Simjet 1200/18 AES |
Denmark |
18 lb. |
40,000 - 161,000 |
3.5" |
2.25 lb. |
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Popular Wren-based engine refined for maximum power. Available from
US SimJet LLC
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SWB Mamba |
USA |
11.4 lb. |
60,000 - 150,000 |
3.5" |
1.9 lb. |
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All-American design. Light weight, but high idle speed. Machine work is gorgeous. Visit
SWB |
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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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Can be purchased as a kit or fully assembled. More Info:
Wren Save Money:
BTE COMBO DEAL! |
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Wren Super Sport |
England |
18.2 lb. |
45,000 - 160,000 |
3.5" |
2.2 lb. |
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Refined MW-54. Same size, more power. More Info:
Wren Save Money:
BTE COMBO DEAL! |
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