The Mach Initiative Unveils Kingchaser 3D Printed Transonic R/C Jet
The Mach Initiative has revealed Kingchaser, a largely 3D printed transonic R/C jet built around an engine producing 300 N of thrust and a Mach 0.8 design goal.
The Mach Initiative has unveiled Kingchaser, a transonic R/C jet project aimed at setting a speed record, according to hackaday.com. The aircraft is a 3D printed design built for speeds near the sound barrier.
The airframe is largely 3D printed from PETG, with carbon fiber rods and an aluminum frame providing structural support. The section around the motor is printed from PPS-CF, a polyphenylene sulfide with carbon fiber, and wrapped in carbon fiber.
Kingchaser is powered by an engine producing 300 N (68 lbf) of thrust. The stated design goal is Mach 0.8, roughly 990 km/h or 615 mph.
Earlier Work
The Mach Initiative previously flew the Kingfisher, a smaller 3D printed PLA jet that claimed the title of the first 3D printed jet. For reference, a 626 km/h quadcopter currently holds the record for the world's fastest drone.
Quick answers
What is the Kingchaser?
It is a 3D printed transonic R/C jet developed by The Mach Initiative, designed around an engine producing 300 N (68 lbf) of thrust with a target of Mach 0.8.
What materials is the Kingchaser made from?
The airframe is largely 3D printed from PETG with carbon fiber rods and an aluminum frame. The section around the motor is printed from PPS-CF (polyphenylene sulfide with carbon fiber) and wrapped in carbon fiber.
How fast is the Kingchaser designed to go?
The design goal is Mach 0.8, about 990 km/h or 615 mph.