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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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