DIY - $5,000 Cruise Missle!?

[billandopus]

Thought that this would be an interesting read for ATOT.

Some people here are pretty darn technical and this would make a great DIY project!

Some guy attempting to build his own Cruise Missle.

 

[Analog]

strap a GPS to a JATO unit and a '69 Impala???

 

[IamElectro]

Link to crazy dudes homepage.

 

[burnedout]

Originally posted by: yellowfiero
strap a GPS to a JATO unit and a '69 Impala???

Wasn't there some dude in CA or NV who strapped a jet engine on an older car about 5-10 years ago? If I remember correctly, authorities found the remains of the car (and the dude) at the bottom of a cliff face. Apparently, from what I read, the car literally became airborne and slammed into the cliff at a high rate of speed - maybe 200-250 mph.

On Topic: I believe there was a report on ABC 14-15 years ago about how a cruise missile might be constructed with readily available parts. Seems such an undertaking would be much easier nowadays.

 

[conjur]

R E P O S T

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[billandopus]

Originally posted by: conjur
R E P O S T

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Damn! I got reposted!

And I did a quick search too.

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: burnedout

Originally posted by: yellowfiero
strap a GPS to a JATO unit and a '69 Impala???

Wasn't there some dude in CA or NV who strapped a jet engine on an older car about 5-10 years ago? If I remember correctly, authorities found the remains of the car (and the dude) at the bottom of a cliff face. Apparently, from what I read, the car literally became airborne and slammed into the cliff at a high rate of speed - maybe 200-250 mph.

Really bad urban myth. It's been debunked so many times it isn't even funny.

 

[Brutuskend]

That's OK, apperantly MINE was a repost as well. 😉