This homemade fighter jet can fly 350 km/h and cost $20,000 to build
Published on Apr 29, 2023 at 10:00 AM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on May 12, 2023 at 7:23 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
A professional drone pilot has built his own homemade fighter jet and it looks fantastic.
And the best part is it only costs him $20,000.
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Dunkan Bossion flies radio-controlled (RC) vehicles for a living and since he couldn’t find an RC fighter jet he liked, he decided to make one.
Dunkan used a Sukhoi B-1831M1 fighter jet as an inspiration for his aircraft and got to work.
The plane is a two-seat fighter jet part of the Ukraine Air Force.
Keen-eyed fighter jet fans will spot the period-correct livery in two different shades of blue and white, and the Ukrainian trident on the stabilizer.
Every component of the scale model was , from the landing gear to the propulsion system, flaps, wings and even the wheels.
The fighter jet on which the RC model is based is 72 feet (21 meters) long, with a wingspan of 48 feet (14 meters).
The scale model measures 5 feet and weighs about 25 kg.
It can generate up to 45 kg (99 lb) of thrust.
The real-life jet can reach speeds of up to 1,550 mph (2,500 km/h).
Meanwhile, the RC model is theoretically capable of reaching 350 km/h – or 217 mph.
This would be quite frankly incredible for a radio-controlled vehicle, even if we’re talking about a fighter jet.
Dunkan spent around $20,000 to build the jet from the scratch, so where’s the catch?
Well, the flaps and the wings work, but the plane can’t fly yet.
The good news is Dunkan is currently hard at work trying to perfect the propulsion system, trying to figure out a way to A, make it fly and B, make sure it’s safe.
We’ll keep you posted with his updates.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
