Gas Turbine Rocket

[phar2slo]

 

[cootertwo]

I like it!

 

[BillyIndiana]

I don't get it. It would be better if the bike moved?

 

[leatal]

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I don't get it. It would be better if the bike moved?

At least move faster than the dude driving the electric wheelchair with a child on his lap!

 

[cootertwo]

Apparently they don't have the drive hooked up yet.

 

[Claviger]

Interesting in that "It's so strange I can only like it" kind of way.

I do wonder what it would be like to ride though.

 

[Wrecka]

Youve basically created a Harley , it makes noise , uses fuel and moves slow..............or not at all

 

[Paul Bryant]

This is built by Chris Minnee from Hamilton NZ.
The Jet Engine is a Rolls-Royce Allison 250-C20B - the same engine used to power a Bell 206 (jet ranger) helicopter.

http://www.rotorcraft.co.nz/specs.pdf

Kiwi building helicopter-powered motorcycle

Helicopter engine in a motorbike. Why not?

 

[Paul Bryant]

Youve basically created a Harley , it makes noise , uses fuel and moves slow..............or not at all

It does not move slow Wrecka

 

[phar2slo]

@Paul Bryant
Thanks for the rest of the information.

Came across it last night while trying to upload 2 of 4 Milford ride.

Man the scenery down that road is stunning.

Will have another go tonight.