Iconic carrier jet from Lockheed Martin! This twin 50mm is easily hand launched, floats and doesnt really tip stall under normal flying conditions so you'll fly this with ease. Amazing thing about this design is that its winspan is 47.0" (1194mm) but it easily runs on a 3s twin 50 package! you can absolutely run 4s if you like. Canopy is huge so you can reach everything easily. I designed the nacelles to be slightly above the fuselage so they wont contact the grass during landing. Its a very durable model that can last a very long time. If you've flown my A6 this is right there with feeling "locked in". Plenty of power and plenty of control authority.
Parts Needed
- Any twin 50 power system. I used the QX motor 5000kv edf's with 40 amp ESC's.
- 2x y adaptor for the twin ESC's and aileron servos https://a.co/d/df5TH5X
-2x ESC wire extensions https://a.co/d/bftdMgu
-5x 4.3g servos https://a.co/d/evlPyN1
-1.2 mm pushrods
-velcro to secure battery and electronics
- hot glue for the EDF and servos
-Medium CA glue for airframe.
-8mm carbon spar tube 480mm cut to fit
Maiden Flights https://youtu.be/a3GYvF8enwA
Final flights https://youtu.be/STdXJNK_ON0
Pre flight info:
always use lower than normal rates with expo for the first flight. Nothing to know other than, throw the S3 firmly straight with wings level. Make sure your wires and esc's are secure with velcro. My 2nd and 3rd flight pitched up because of a slight weight shift of wires and esc's.
Aircraft Specifications
- EDF: twin 50mm