Freewing F/A-18C Hornet Blue Angels 90mm EDF Jet - ARF PLUS
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F/A-18C Hornet Blue Angels with 9-Blade 90mm EDF Jet from Freewing - ARF PLUS - FJ31411AP

Version Info: This is the ARF+ version for pilots who wish to install their own power system. All primary electronics including servos and landing gear retracts come pre-installed, just add your own power system (EDF, motor, and ESC) to begin flying.
Over ten years ago, Freewing began developing their first American 90mm EDF, the F/A-18E Super Hornet. Made of EPS foam and sporting a plastic five blade fan, that model was one of the first 90mm PNPs to demonstrate Freewing’s dreams, and it set the stage for their evolution. Having partnered with us at Motion RC for the past seven years, we’ve all been humbly privileged to expand the Foam EDF Jet’s place in the RC hobby and earn the business of customers worldwide. Thank you for your continued feedback, excitement, and trust!
To celebrate Freewing’s Eleventh anniversary, we are proud to announce an all-new 90mm F/A-18C Hornet, complete with all the latest features common to modern era EDFs in our Super Scale series. Be sure to save a summer slot for the Freewing F/A-18C, the quintessential 90mm Hornet on the planet!
Visit the Official Freewing 90mm F/A-18C Hornet Blue Angels Discussion Thread on HobbySquawk.com for additional photos, videos, reviews, and customer Q&A.
Features:
- This is not a V3, but a completely new design/variant from the ground-up
- F/A-18C “Legacy”, the world’s first C variant 90mm PNP
- Efficient and powerful 90mm 9-Blade EDF
- 6S 5000-6000mAh lipo can easily achieve 4-5+ minutes of managed flight time (see our video in the video tab above)
- Manufactured with durable and quality EPO foam, not EPS
- Complete screw-together assembly without the need for any glue
- Scale outline, including open vents between the fuselage and intakes, and downward angled wingtip rails never before seen in a foam F-18
- Completely concealed elevator servos and elevator control hardware for less drag and clean scale outline
- Full coverage plastic undercarriage doors
- Aluminum suspension undercarriage
- Trailing link struts
- Low visibility rudder servo placement
- Low visibility flap servo placement and geometry
- All-new plastic Fowler flap arm hinges to mimic those on the real F-18
- Removable plastic-tipped magnetic nose cone
- Removable wings with QD wing harness
- LED lighting on nose strut, chines, and dorsal
- Large battery bay for battery, MFCB, and gyro
- Sharp and shallow panel lines in sensible areas without reducing overall scale effect
- Pre-molded wing station to accept Freewing’s MWS plastic slot system (aftermarket pylons, ordnance, 3DP, Runcam, etc)
- Quick Service servo plates on the wings and vertical stabilizers (screws, not glue)
- Plastic lined coaming to resist bubbling under the canopy
- Plastic tipped nosecone, capped intake lips and wingtip rails with pre-installed MWS slot
- Plastic nozzles with two-tone metallic paint job
- Blue Angels livery with factory-installed primary markings and un-installed tail number/BuNos
- Model officially licensed by Northrop Grumman
Includes:
- Freewing F/A-18C Hornet Blue Angels 90mm EDF Jet - ARF PLUS
- Electronic retractable landing gear (installed)
- Servos, LED Lights (installed)
Requires:
- Brushless motor, EDF unit and ESC (see specifications for details)
- 6 Channel radio - select a minimum 6 channel radio from our Radio Collection
- 6 Channel receiver - select a minimum 6 channel receiver from our Receiver Collection
- 6 Cell 22.2V 5000-6000 mAh LiPo battery with EC5 connector - we recommend the Admiral Pro 6000mAh 6S 22.2V 50C LiPo Battery with EC5 Connector
- 6 Cell compatible battery charger - select a minimum 6 cell (6S) charger from our Charger Collection
Product Specifications:
Model Scale |
1 : 11 Scale |
Wingspan |
1034mm / 40.7in |
Length |
1500mm /59.05in |
Empty Weight |
2640g / 93.12oz (w/o battery) |
CG (Center of Gravity) |
88mm (3.4") from the leading edge of the wing at the root |
Power System |
6S 3748-1750Kv Brushless Outrunner Motor |
Electronic Speed Control |
130A, EC5 Connector |
Propeller / EDF |
90mm 9-Blade EDF |
Servos |
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Landing Gear |
Electronic retractable main gear and steerable nose gear with all metal shock absorbing struts |
Required Battery |
6S 22.2V 5000-6000mAh LiPo with EC5 connector (required) |
Required Radio |
6 Channel (required) |
Ailerons |
Yes |
Elevator |
Yes |
Rudder |
Yes |
Flaps |
Yes |
Lights |
Yes |
Hinge Type |
Nylon Reinforced |
Material |
EPO Foam |
Skill Level |
Intermediate/Advanced |
Build Time |
3-4 Hours |
Recommended Environment |
Outdoor, 150+ foot paved runway or short manicured grass |
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Product Updates:
- July 18, 2019 - CRITICAL ACTION: Please read this Technical Service Bulletin for the Freewing 90mm EDF F/A-18C Hornet before attempting to fly your aircraft.
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Freewing F/A-18C Hornet Blue Angels 90mm EDF Jet - ARF PLUS
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8S Power House
This jet flies incredibly well. I’m using AS3X+ and it’s just so smooth and precise. I went with an 8S power system using a single 8S 5900 pack and it...read moreThis jet flies incredibly well. I’m using AS3X+ and it’s just so smooth and precise. I went with an 8S power system using a single 8S 5900 pack and it balances perfectly and flight times are 6-8 minutes with aggressive throttle. Landings are buttery smooth. On approach keep the nose level and control descent rate with thrust and it’ll settle into a perfect approach and you won’t have to worry about stalling. Simply fantastic jet. Highly recommend. Also pro tip, don’t glue on your stabilizer covers until you’ve flown it and have finalized adjustments.
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Challenging EDF
I purchased the F18 in the Blue Angles livery. The airplane is very scale and is of good quality. I have flown this airplane several times off a low-cut grass...read moreI purchased the F18 in the Blue Angles livery. The airplane is very scale and is of good quality. I have flown this airplane several times off a low-cut grass strip with no issues. The 90MM EDF produces ample power. I feel this is not a beginner EDF. Takeoffs are scale and the airplane accelerates very quickly. Flight is smooth and the airplane is overall responsive. However, this is a challenging aircraft to land. I have my aircraft setup with a GPS that gives me audible ground speed readouts. I have found that an overall safe speed to begin the approach fully configured with full flaps is about 50 MPH. when bank angles are increased beyond approximately 30 degrees when turning final the aircraft will start to slip in the turn which requires an increase in thrust to off- set the loss of lift, as a result, aircraft speed increases and you can find yourself very fast on final. A gentle turn to final seems to resolve this. As long as speed is stabilized on final the airplane lands well. If you find yourself unstabilized on final do not attempt to land . Let the airplane completely roll out and come to a stop before making any turns. Due to the narrow main wheel base the airplane is susceptible to tipping even at low speeds. I have found, this livery color can be difficult to see as the blue can make the aircraft look black. I have lost track of it several times. I haven't had this problem with other EDF's I own. I added a yellow sunburst pattern to the upper wing and that did help. lastly, the nose gear strut on my aircaft is jamming fully closed, as a result the Nose gear doors are not closing completely as the wheels are hitting the doors after retraction. overall this is a great jet, fun and challenging to fly. I highly recommend it.
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Im having the same problems with the gear doors getting jammed. I would suggest installing the sequencing door. Overall, awesome plane
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Blue Angels F-18 ARF
Unbelievable airplane.....this thing is a rocket ship!
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Beautiful airplane, could use a few updates
Flies great, running mine on 8s. Could use a few updates to the nose gear door and a little more room in the battery tray. The nose gear door isn’t...read moreFlies great, running mine on 8s. Could use a few updates to the nose gear door and a little more room in the battery tray. The nose gear door isn’t servo operated or sequenced, so the the mechanism ids easily messed up with a few unfortunate landings. Watch the control throws…otherwise you can tip stall it and lose control. Can’t fly her like a Raptor, but a great looking and flying bird.
- Quality Very WeakWeakOkayGoodVery Good
- Value for the Money Very LowLowOkayGoodVery Good
- Ease of Use / Assembly Very DifficultDifficultAverageEasyVery Easy
- Performance Very WeakWeakOkayGoodVery Good

Beautiful airplane, could use a few updates
Flies great, running mine on 8s. Could use a few updates to the nose gear door and a little more room in the battery tray. The nose gear door isn’t...read moreFlies great, running mine on 8s. Could use a few updates to the nose gear door and a little more room in the battery tray. The nose gear door isn’t servo operated or sequenced, so the the mechanism ids easily messed up with a few unfortunate landings. Watch the control throws…otherwise you can tip stall it and lose control. Can’t fly her like a Raptor, but a great looking and flying bird.
- Quality Very WeakWeakOkayGoodVery Good
- Value for the Money Very LowLowOkayGoodVery Good
- Ease of Use / Assembly Very DifficultDifficultAverageEasyVery Easy
- Performance Very WeakWeakOkayGoodVery Good
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Freewing F/A-18C Hornet Blue Angels 90mm EDF Jet - ARF PLUS
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