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3D-printed jet aircraft aims for Mach 0.8 speed record

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A team of graduates from the University of Bath has developed the Kingchaser, a 3D-printed remote-controlled aircraft powered by a jet turbine. This aircraft, primarily constructed from PETG and other advanced materials like PPS-CF, is designed to reach speeds of Mach 0.8. The project, known as The Mach Initiative, aims to break the existing Guinness World Record for the fastest model aircraft, a record that has stood for nine years. AI

RANK_REASON This is a hobbyist project involving advanced 3D printing and engineering, but it does not represent a frontier release, significant industry move, or academic research.

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Jhet Borja ·

    World’s first 3D-printed remote control aircraft with a jet turbine takes flight, aims for Mach 0.8 to beat world record for fastest model aircraft

    Team of graduates attempts to beat Guiness World Record for fastest jet-powered model aircraft using PETG and clever engineering.

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