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

Tom's Hardware 2026-10-10

Summary:

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

Link:

https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/worlds-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-mostly-printed-using-standard-petg-materials

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Cybersecurity by kevin » Tom's Hardware

Tags:

3d

Authors:

editors@tomshardware.com (Jhet Borja) , Jhet Borja

Date tagged:

10/10/2026, 13:29

Date published:

10/10/2026, 06:00