The differences between turbine and electric mechanics are listed here:
| Turbine | Electric |
|---|---|
| True to scale sound impression, in some places too loud | Discreet sound, blade flapping can be heard |
| Cost is 4000 – 6000 € approx. for the turbine | Cost is 1500 € approx. (motor and controller) |
| Additionally required equipment: fuel station (200 €), Kerosene, fuel tanks, valves, tubing | Additionally required equipment: charger, power supply, LiPo batteries (another 1000 €) |
| Kerosene can be difficult to get in some areas | LiPo batteries have a risk to burn |
| Kerosene smell can be a problem in cars | – |
| Higher virbation level in the model | – |
| Thrust influences the flight characteristics | – |
| Model loses weight during flight (burnt kerosene) and changes sometimes center of gravity | – |
| More know how required (starting procedure, kerosene supply in the model by fuel tanks,…) |