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Originally Posted by LubeMaster77
THe engine does look tiny - why not put one under each wing? I guess that would double the price?
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RWebb's link says the target price for the whole aircraft is $60k.
The engine website quotes the price of the engine at ~ 41,000 Euro, which converts to just over $59k.
Obviously the math does not work out for the target price based on the engine price, but that's their problem.
The answer to your question is yes... adding a second engine would probably double the cost. Not only the added cost of the second engine, but there is going to be cost involved in re-engineering the aircraft structure to withstand the stresses.
But I like your thinking. Sweep the wings... put a jet under each one.... Depending on the drag of the aircraft, you could be looking at a 500mph kitplane.
Also, an underwing engine design is easier to control if you lose an engine than mounting the engine high and rear like they have done. Their plane will tend to nose-up and stall if they lose thrust. Not a plane for a beginner.