| Rover/Lucas TJ125 (CT3201)Mini-Jet |
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| Built around 1975, the gas generator section of the Rover 2S series APUs and car engine was used as a turbo-jet engine for UAV and drone propulsion. The engine weighs only 22 kg and produces around 57 kg of thrust at full power. A British competitor to the Williams WR24, a very rare but nice unit. The engine featured an innovative toothed belt drive to transmit power to the fuel pump and engine mounted electrical generator. This engine ws fitted to the Epervier high performance rocket-lauched reconnaissance drone which was used by the Belgium airforce. More Epervier Info |
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| TJ125/CT3201 Specification Power Output........................................114 LBs Thrust Static RPM.....................................................65,000 rpm Take Off (100%), Cruise 57,000 rpm Compressor...........................................Single Stage Centrifugal Impeller Air Mass Flow.......................................0.93 kg/sec Pressure Ratio........................................3.9 Combustion Chamber............................Reverse Flow Annular with Six Fuel Sprayers Turbine..................................................Single Stage Radial Inflow Layout...................................................Single Spool Turbojet, Overhung Rotor Starting.................................................Air Impingement Ignition..................................................High Energy Ignitor Plug + Fuel/Air Emmulsion Fuel System............................... ..........Rover piston Pump with Centrifugal Governors Lubrication............................................Gear Oil Pump, Integral Oil reservoir Oil Spec................................................0-148 Accessories...........................................Belt Driven 26V 20A Alternator Weight...................................................22 kg Applications..............................................Epervier Reconnaissance drone, Go Kart Fuel Consumption...................................1.45kg/kg thrust/hr Dimensions Inc Jetpipe...........................24" x 11" x 12" |
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| CT3201 Powered Go-Kart undergoing trials at Bovingdon airfield More Kart Pictures |