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The JetBeetle Tarantula H90 is an American gas-turbine engine for use on Homebuilt aircraft

Tarantula H90
JetBeetle Tarantula H90 engine on a Monnett Monerai
Role	Small gas turbine Type of aircraft
National origin	United States
Manufacturer	JetBeetle

It is capable of producing 90 lbf (0.40 kN) thrust at 88,900rpm.[1][2]

Variants

Tarantula H90

90 lbf (0.40 kN)

Tarantula H100 (Updated H90 released summer 2016)

105 lbf (0.47 kN)

Locust H150R

170 lbf (0.76 kN)

Mantis H250

250 lbf (1.11 kN)

Applications

• Monnett Monerai

Specifications (Tarantula H90)

Data from JetBeetle[3]

General characteristics

• Type: Turbofan
• Length: 475 mm (18.7 in) with starter
• Diameter: 165 mm (6.5 in)
• Dry weight: 16.5 lb (7.5 kg) with starter

Components

• Compressor: single stage centrifugal
• Combustors: Annular combustion chamber
• Turbine: single stage axial
• Fuel type: Kerosene

Performance

• Maximum thrust: 105 lbf (0.47 kN) max continuous
• Thrust-to-weight ratio: 6.3

Notes

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