The F-16 has been one of my favorite designs for a very long time. Nothing compares to the shape, the look, and the feel of how it flies. Those who have flown RC F-16’s, know what I’m talking about.
My standard easy build 50 mm gen 2 f-16 what’s a huge success and people absolutely loved it. It was time for a platinum full redesign with high detail and extreme scale.
I decided to build this new platinum version around my favorite 64 mm free wing 6 S fan power system. It uses four 9g servos. It has a brand new, full flying tail system which will break loose if needed and is extremely easy to do field repairs on. This all new F16 is incredibly easy to print and fun to build and fly.
Maiden Flight 64mm platinum Viper maiden. Viper doing Viper things
https://youtu.be/61_2hihSuoA
More flights Platinum F-16 is available for download!
https://youtu.be/spt8tSJrnJ8
Build tips F16 full flying tail tips
https://youtu.be/BqD76iBqR7I
All up flying weight with a 2700 6s SMC pack 1344g
Length 42”
Width 29”
Parts Needed
Fan recommendation https://motionrc.com/products/freewing-64mm-12-blade-edf-6s-power-system-w-2949-2500kv-inrunner-motor-e7209
Any 60 amp ESC
I used a 2700 6S SMC racing lipo
6mm OD carbon tube for the tailerons. Each 62mm long
8mm OD carbon tube/spar 14”
4x 9g servos https://a.co/d/05E3DOyf
1.2mm pushrod for ailerons. I recommend a ball link or clevis on the FF tail.
Motor wire extensions
Servo wire extensions
Velcro for the battery/ ESC/RX
Pre flight info:
-I recommend trimming the right aileron up 2mm and left down the same.
-I trimmed the tailerons so the leading edge of the tail is pointed at the bottom of the fuselage rail. I’ve attached a photo in the end of the photo section
Aircraft Specifications
- EDF: single 64mm
- Servos: 4
- Skill Level: Beginner