A jet engine is a very expensive proposition for a modeler, costing at least US $ 3000. Moreover, they are very noisy and easily catch fire in event of crashes. Except for enthusiasts at the very cutting edge, very few people opt for them.
對遙控飛機模型玩家來說，一台噴射引擎售價昂貴（一具至少三千美元）、噪音大、又容易摔壞起火，除了頂級玩家外，會選用的人其實很少。