Janurary 2008. We have just uploaded some photos of our newest engine the H80T (turbo). Virtually the same dimensions as the H80 but with 25-35% greater thrust. Already proving popular for sailplane self launch units and retrofitting into high speed target drones and other UAV airframes.

August 28 2007. Today we helped Joel King to set the Jet luge speed record on bentwaters runway. We had 6 runs gradually increasing the max rpm of the H80. the first run was limited to 60,000 rpm and a speed of 39 mph. the next runs were timed at 69 mph, 91, 109, 110 and finally 114.7 mph. The runway was on a slight incline, so together with that and a headwind, much greater speeds could have been attained. The other end of the runway was not clean enough to use. On the last run Joel went through the 100 metre speed trap in 1.95 seconds.

June 14 2007. We have been testing the ignition and starting reliability of the H80 while moving. An engine was attached to a temporary test rig on top of a car roof. We found a disused airfield runway for the tests, and tried to get ignition at speeds ranging between 50-100 mph. On every test, the engine ignited instantly every time, no different to if it was sitting stationary on our workshop rig. The testing was done as part of a request from a sailplane manufacturer who asked if the H80 could be restarted in flight at 50-60 knots. We tested it up to 80 knot with no problems.

March 22 2007. We are proud to announce the collaboration between Heward Microjets and Cuvelier Aerospace in the production of a new sports jet aircraft called the Space Jet. Watch this space for more infomation.

Feb 25 2007. We Will be posting a few film clips on youtube shortly. There is currently a short film of a Wasp from June 2006 at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoGfzZB-HZ4 the camera gets a bit wobbly at times as The engine was filmed as well as controled by the same person.

Feb 18 2007. Much of last year was taken up with development work on the Wasp and H80. We had decided on a revised turbine wheel design for the Wasp in Feb 06 and have only just begun receiving the first few wheels. besides the turbine refit, the wasp now has a new combustor, bearing mounting arangement, one piece machined fuel manifold, independant lubrication feed for each bearing, improved starter and fod guard.