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64mm Freewing F-8 Crusader - Receiver Ready (PNP) - FJ10811P
The F-8 Crusader is revered as “The Last Gunfighter” because it was the final American fighter designed with guns as its principal armament. First flying in 1955 before playing a pivotal reconnaissance role in the Cuban Missile Crisis and serving with distinction in Vietnam, over 1,200 aircraft were built across many different variants. Revered as a “MiG Master” for its speed and lethality with both its guns and Sidewinder missiles, the F-8 Crusader earned a 19:3 kill ratio in air combat during the Vietnam conflict and went on to faithfully serve the US Navy and Marine Corps for three decades, even serving as a testbed platform with NASA to spearhead innovations that continue to impact modern aircraft design to this day.
Freewing and Motion RC are proud to present our rendition of the F-8 Crusader! Continuing the popularity of our Freewing Stinger 64, F9F Panther, and F-22 Raptor, the F-8 Crusader reintroduces our 64mm “Park Jet” series to pilots seeking standoff scale appearance of rarely modeled aircraft in an affordable and easy to own package.
The Freewing 64mm F-8 Crusader is designed to be an ideal first hand launch EDF, for novice pilots wanting to learn how an EDF jet handles versus a propeller driven model aircraft of a similar size. The Crusader’s high wing and ample thrust give the model good stability, even at low speeds. Assembly is straightforward, and using only two servos minimizes weight, complexity, and cost. The F-8 Crusader is configured to be flown using a radio that has Elevon mixing, as each side’s aileron and elevator surface are connected together. The model’s low wing loading and manageable slow speed handling in the landing pattern negated the need for a heavy and costly variable incidence wing. The battery bay can also accommodate a small gyro for additional stabilization.
Powered by an efficient 64mm 5 blade EDF fan unit, 30A ESC and 2627-4500Kv brushless outrunner motor, the Freewing 64mm F-8 Crusader reaches a top speed of 110kph/68mph on an inexpensive 3s 1000mAh-2200mAh lipo battery with XT60 connector. While designed with simplified flight control surfaces and intended for hand launches and belly landing on grass runways, an optional landing gear set is sold separately for steerable operation on paved runways.
Being optimized for low cost doesn’t mean this Crusader lacks in scale appearance. Tired of generic looking mini EDF trainers? We believe even new pilots to the RC Flying hobby still appreciate the scale factor and historical pedigree of a tried and true warfighter, and the Crusader delivers top marks in its class. An accurate livery depicting Fighter Squadron VF-162, “The Hunters”, USS Oriskany 1968, is factory applied with low sheen waterslide decals, and the overall dimension of the model is true to scale, down to the asymmetric fuselage blisters, iconic gun ports, and silver painted leading edges. The livery we selected honors the aircraft flown by Commander Richard M. Bellinger, in which he was the first US Naval aviator to shoot down a MiG-21.
Earn your wings with this low cost and high value EDF jet, the Freewing F-8 Crusader!
Visit the Official Freewing 64mm F-8 Crusader Discussion Thread on HobbySquawk.com for additional photos, videos, reviews, and customer Q&A.
Features:
- Durable EPO Foam and Reinforced Construction
- Realistic Shape and Detailing
- Historical Livery Honoring US Naval Aviator
- Dynamically Balanced 5 Blade EDF Fan For Efficient Power
- Minimal Assembly
- Optional Steerable Landing Gear (Sold Separately)
Includes:
- Freewing F-8 Crusader 64mm EDF Jet - PNP
Requires:
- 4 Channel Radio - Select a minimum 4 channel radio from our Radio Collection
- 4 Channel Receiver - Select a minimum 4 channel receiver from our Receiver Collection
- 3 Cell 11.1V 1000 - 2200 mAh Li-Po Battery with XT60 Connector - We Recommend the Admiral 3s 11.1V 1600mAh Li-Po Battery with XT60 Connector
- 3 Cell Compatible Battery Charger - Select a minimum 3 cell (3S) charger from our Charger Collection
Product Specifications:
Wingspan |
545mm / 21.46in |
Length |
825mm / 32.48in |
Flying Weight |
480g |
Power System |
Brushless 2627-4500Kv Motor |
Speed Control |
30A, Internal BEC with XT60 Connector |
Propeller / EDF |
64mm 5-Blade EDF |
Servos |
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Landing Gear |
Optional |
Required Battery |
3S 11.1V 1000 - 2200 mAh to 1800mAh 3 cell LiPo with XT60 Connector |
Required Radio |
4 Channel |
Rudder |
No |
Flaps |
No |
Ailerons |
Yes |
Lights |
No |
Hinge Type |
Foam |
Material |
EPO Foam |
Skill Level |
Intermediate |
Build Time |
1 Hour |
Recommended Environment |
Outdoors |
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Weak front landing gear
Very weak front landing gear no back plywood for reinforcement screws. Just go into the foam. Nothing to support..
F8 Crusader
Excellent detail on plane. Easy to assemble and Flys as advertised. Very pleased! Would buy again!
Anemic
This jet has potential but not on 3s. The first one I bought launched and then failed to gain altitude after 75 yards and took a hard landing. I swapped...read more
Beautiful and fast
Amazing detail on this speed demon! I did add two servos to have dedicated elevators as I was leery of the elevon setup.
Junk
This plane is absolute garbage. It is underpowered, and not having independent aileron and elevators make it even worse! Even after making them independent AND upgrading to a 6s EDF...read more
Ok on 4s, not for accrobatics
Forget 3s, it is anemic On 4s(tattu 4s 1550mah) it flies well enough and is very easy to hand launch. It cruises at 70 percent throttleand does not glide at all The model...read more
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