Johnco - Air Power Engine Car

by JohnCo

$40.95 ~~$48.20~~ /

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Feel the raw power of compressed air as this engine launches across the smooth floor tiles.

💨 No Batteries runs on air
🔧 Real Engineering build from scratch
🏎️ High Speed travels up to 50 metres

The Educator's Note

It demonstrates complex physics concepts (pneumatics) in a way that is genuinely fun and fast.
The 'no batteries' feature makes it a sustainable toy that never stops working due to lack of power.
Johnco is an Australian brand known for high-quality, reliable educational kits.

Play Specifications

🧒 10 years +

Recommended for ages 10 years +

🧱 Builder

Construction & Engineering

🔬 Scientist

Curiosity & STEM

🔊 Moderate

Medium volume

🏠 Indoor

Living Room / Playroom

🌳 Outdoor

Garden / Park / Rough Play

👨‍👩‍👧 Parent Involvement

Guided / Scaffolding Required

🧠 Cognitive

Problem Solving & Logic

🤏 Fine Motor

Precision & Grip

The Educator's Note

It demonstrates complex physics concepts (pneumatics) in a way that is genuinely fun and fast.
The 'no batteries' feature makes it a sustainable toy that never stops working due to lack of power.
Johnco is an Australian brand known for high-quality, reliable educational kits.

Play Specifications

🧒 10 years +

🧱 Builder

🔬 Scientist

🔊 Moderate

🏠 Indoor

🌳 Outdoor

👨‍👩‍👧 Parent Involvement

🧠 Cognitive

🤏 Fine Motor

Forget hunting for spare AAs—this clever vehicle runs entirely on compressed air. The build process itself is a hands-on lesson in mechanics, challenging them to assemble the pistons, tubes, and gears that make the engine sing. Once built, the integrated pump creates the pressure needed for serious speed. It's a brilliant introduction to pneumatic power for kids aged 10 and up. As they pump the handle and watch the pressure gauge rise, they're learning about potential energy in a way that sticks far better than a textbook diagram.

This kit is designed for curious minds who want to know how things work, not just play with the finished result.

The Young Engineer (10+ years) who loves taking things apart to see the insides.
Parent-Child Teams looking for a rainy day project to build together over an afternoon.
Eco-Conscious Kids interested in renewable energy and alternative power sources.

Building The Engine

It starts as a collection of frames, gears, and tubes on your table. This isn't a five-minute snap-together toy; it's a proper construction project that requires focus and patience. Using a screwdriver and cutters, your child will piece together a working compressed air engine. It's deeply satisfying to see the internal pistons move for the first time, proving that they've assembled the mechanical heart correctly. If they enjoy this challenge, they might also like the Johnco - Hydraulic Robot Arm for their next project.

The Power of Air

Once the chassis is ready, the real fun begins. The built-in pump bar lets them pressurise the air tank manually. There's a pressure meter built right into the design, so they can see exactly when it's fully charged and ready to race. It turns physical effort into kinetic energy—the more they pump, the further it goes.

Race Day Ready

When the tank is full, release the safety valve and watch it fly. This car is surprisingly fast, capable of travelling up to 50 metres on a smooth surface like timber floorboards or a concrete driveway. It's a fantastic demonstration of green energy in action, showing budding engineers that you don't always need petrol or electricity to create serious movement. It is a standout addition to our Building Sets collection.

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Why gift givers choose this

Zero Running Costs – No batteries to buy, ever.
Hands-On STEM – Teaches pneumatics and mechanics through action.
Screen-Free Focus – Requires concentration and fine motor skills to assemble.