Front intake view of ZofiTech ZT J60 compact turbojet engine (ZT J Series) for UAV and target drone propulsion
ZofiTech

ZT J60

Thrust 588 N 132.2 Lbf
Engine diameter 175 mm 6.9 Inch
Engine length 470 mm 18.5 Inch
Engine weight 6850 g 15.1 Lbs
The ZT J60 is a next-generation compact turbojet engine developed by ZofiTech for UAVs, target drones, and advanced aerospace applications. Delivering 588 N of thrust with excellent fuel efficiency and thermal stability, it combines precision engineering, robustness, and scalability in a lightweight, compact design. Developed in response to customer demand from users of the ZT J40 seeking higher thrust output, the ZT J60 builds on proven technology with enhanced performance. The engine is now fully developed and entering serial production.
  • 588 N thrust with excellent efficiency and stability
  • Reliable, scalable design for UAVs and aerospace applications

Technical description

All data at STP ± 2%
Engine diameter 175 mm 6.9 in
Engine length 470 mm 18.5 in
Engine weight 6 850 g 15.1 lb
System airborne weight * 7 900 g 17.4 lb
Thrust at max RPM 588 N 132.2 lbf
Maximum RPM 72 000 72 000
Thrust at idle RPM 25 N 5.6 lbf
Pressure ratio at max RPM 4:1 4:1
Mass flow 950 g/s 2.1 lb/s
Normal EGT (internal EGT probe) 800 °C 1 472 °F
Max EGT 875 °C 1 607 °F
Fuel consumption @ 100% throttle 1 648 g/min 58 oz/min
Specific fuel consumption 46.71 g/(kN · s) 1.65 lb/(lbf · h)
Starting method: Direct kerosene starting system (20–25 seconds starting time).
* Total weight of: Engine and EPV (no battery, no engine mounting straps).
Min operation temperature * -25 °C -13 °F
Max operating temperature +50 °C +122 °F
Max operating altitude 8 000 m 26 250 ft
Max operating speed 1 000 km/h 620 mph
* With the use of LiPo batteries the minimum operation temperature is limited to -10 °C.
1 × RS-232 Throttle and switch settings including special functions *
2 × PWM between 1–2 ms ** Throttle and switch settings. (special functions * with push button)
2 × Analog inputs 0–5 V DC ** Throttle and switch settings. (special functions * with push button)
* Activation of prime function, igniter function, starter function, speed cool.
** Specify at ordering with PWM inputs or analog inputs for EPV layout.