Oshkosh 1987

   

BD-5J Micro Jets

First flown in late 1973, the BD-5J had a Microturbo TRS-18
jet engine, 17 ft wings, was capable of 350 mph, and climbed at a rate of 2000 fpm. The BD-5J was seen in the 1983 James Bond movie Octopussy, and a similar BD-5J was flown by the "Bud Light Air Force" at airshows.

BD-5J Jet

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