You're right. The go fly price for this one is $11,750.
Ultra Bandit
$11,750 is the "go fly" price, less engine and radio.
Ultra Bandit Radio Performance Pack Installation Complete
Save 5% @ $1,910.00
BVM# K7300-70
Includes-8711 Servo, 8711 Servo Reverse, Digital Ultra Torq, Micro MG Servo, LiPo Receiver Pack 4000m, Voltage Regulator, 12 Channel DSM2 Receiver, Servo Ext. 24", Servo Ext. 36", Servo Ext. 12",
Servo Ext. 6", and Y-Harness
JetCat P-180 turbine comes complete with HEAVY DUTY starter and includes:
Jet-tronic ECU (fuel control electronics)
GSU (Display and Programmer)
LED I/O board
Miniature fuel pump
Electronic starting gas valve
Electronic Fuel valve
Fuel tubing, tubing connector set, filters, and cable set
2 cell, 3800mA LiPoly battery pack
Starting gas tank
Turbine mounting clamp, RamTec compatible
Detailed instruction manual
Thrust: 45 lbs @ 110,000 RPM
Weight: 5 LB
Diameter: 4.72 inches
RPM Range: 32,000 - 110,000 RPM
Exhaust gas temp.: 580°C-720°C
Fuel consumption: 24 oz per/min at full power
Fuel: Jet A1, 1-K kerosene
Lubrication: approximately 5% synthetic turbine oil in the fuel
Maintenance interval: 25 hours
P180 Turbine Complete
Quantity in Basket: None
Code: P180
Price: $5,195.00
Shipping Weight: 20.00 pounds
So your TRUE cost to get one of these is just shy of 19 grand. Thats provided you dont screw anything up, dont need anything extra, and go simple on your avionics.