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  1. ZENTA

    Modern jets scaled versions

    The motivation for my question was a video of a Rutan Long-ez being modify to install a jet engine, it closely resembled many of today's jet fighters. I proceeded to search the internet for similar projects without any luck, which just made me more curious about it. I did find however several...
  2. ZENTA

    Modern jets scaled versions

    Thanks IRstuff, but I am actually talking about a 50% scale model that can carry at least a pilot, and the use of pusher propellers to minimize cost. Again it's just a thought. Cheers, Eddy Miami, Fl.
  3. ZENTA

    Modern jets scaled versions

    Thanks Greg for your reply, I was thinking along the lines of a long-ez in terms of construction and configuration. Maybe twin wankels on the back driving counter-rotating props on a single shaft to keep the profile of the design(except for the props). Of course I do not know how the...
  4. ZENTA

    Modern jets scaled versions

    Hi all, Is there any particular reason why people do not design scale down versions of modern jet fighters (F-16, F-18, etc.)? I'm sure I am not the only one dreaming of my own small version F-18 Super Hornet. Thanks in advance for your input.

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