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F/A-18C Hornet "Gray Diamonds" High Performance 90mm EDF Jet from Freewing - PNP - FJ31424P
Version Info: This is the High Performance version of the Freewing F/A-18C Hornet "Gray Diamonds" with pre-applied decals. This version includes a upgraded 17g digital metal gear elevator servos, upgraded digital metal gear flap servos and, as of 1/2/2024, a newly designed 3668-1960Kv inrunner motor with 12-blade EDF and a thrust reversing 120A ESC.
Over ten years ago, Freewing began developing their first American 90mm EDF, the F/A-18E Super Hornet. 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 Discussion Thread on HobbySquawk.com for additional photos, videos, reviews, and customer Q&A.
Features:
- New! 90mm 12-blade ducted fan and powerful 3668-1960Kv brushless inrunner motor provides awesome power and incredible real life jet turbine sound
- NEW! 120 Amp ESC with 8A UBEC and Thrust Reversing
- Now proudly wearing markings honoring the VF-146 Gray Diamonds
- Upgraded 17g digital metal gear elevator servos and upgraded 9g digital metal gear flap servos
- Reinforced and improved elevator assembly process
- 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
- 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
- Model officially licensed by Northrop Grumman
Includes:
- Freewing F/A-18C Hornet "Gray Diamonds" High Performance 90mm EDF Jet - PNP
- 12-Blade EDF power system (installed)
- 3668-1960Kv brushless inrunner motor (installed)
- 120A ESC with reverse thrusting and EC5 connector (installed)
- Electronic retractable landing gear (installed)
- Servos, LED Lights (installed)
Requires:
- 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 3668-1960Kv Brushless Inrunner Motor |
Electronic Speed Control |
120A thrust reversing, EC5 Connector |
Propeller / EDF |
90mm 12-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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Customer Reviews
- Reviews
F-18 Agressor Top gun
Magnifique jet , très réussis avec de belles performances !
The best experience
Since I opened the plane, I noticed the detail and quality. The best experience and without a doubt I feel that after painting it, it was what I was looking...read more
Best F-18 EDF on the market!
OUTSTANDING!! From the build to the flight it was amazing. The build took minutes due to the stickers, servo horns, and linkages (save the elevator) all being installed right out...read more
Freewing 90MM F/A-18C Hornet
Been considering the 90MM Hornet for a while. Have 6 of the Freewing EDFs already and all of them are great flying and reliable. Decided on the grey Hornet over...read more
Versión de avión equivocado
Estoy muy enfadado , me enviaron una versión equivocada y no me la han cambiado aún. Estoy esperando el cambio de avión.
F18 90 MM FREEWING
GREAT PLANE BUT THE FLAP SERVOS ARE FAILING. I HAD TO REPLACE WITH METAL GEARS WITH MORE POWER. THE FACTORY SERVOS ARE UNDER POWER FOR THE SIZE OF FLAPS ON...read more
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