Engineering:PJ-II Dreamer

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PJ-II Dreamer
PJ-II Dreamer takeoff.jpg
Role Kit aircraft
National origin United States/Russia
Manufacturer Aeroconcept, LLC
Designer Ben Kolotilin
First flight March 17, 2015
Status Flying prototype

The PJ-II Dreamer is a two-seat, mid-wing monoplane.[1] Propelled by ducted fans, the aircraft features a tandem seat layout with dual controls, a retractable landing gear, and composite construction.[2]

Details

The Dreamer uses a dual ducted fan propulsion system. Compared to a jet engine, a ducted fan system provides a jet-like handling characteristic, but with lower operational costs and complexity. There is no torque and P-factor like with propeller driven aircraft.[3]

Power is provided by a single GM LS6 5.7-liter V8 liquid-cooled piston engine,[3] which produces 388 hp (289 kW). A 450 hp (340 kW) engine option is also available.[1]

The top speed is 218 mph (189 kn; 351 km/h), cruise speed is 187 mph (162 kn; 301 km/h) and the load limit is rated at +4.4/-2.2 g.[2][4]

See also

References

Sources

  • Piloot en Vliegtuig - Editie 08-2016 augustus 2016. Article "Opvallend: de Russische Sky World PJ-11 Dreamer, net een F-15 maar dan in zakenuitvoering."
  • Replica fighters magazine - December 2022. Article "PJ II Dreamer An update from Ben Kolotilin"
  • Replica fighters magazine - July 2016. Article "Enter jet age. The Russians are coming"

External links

  • Video review - Aero-TV: Walter Mitty's Near-Jet - The PJ-II Dreamer Ducted Fan