EDF JETS (ELECTRIC DUCTED FANS)

EDF JETS ARE AVAILABLE IN ALL SIZES AND PRICE RANGES

Photo shows the RC Lander Hawker Hunter 70mm EDF RC Jet w/ Retractable Landing Gear  Click on the link for more details and full purchasing information from NITROPLANES.com

The Hunter is listed at $129.95.Click on the above link, if you require more information or wish to buy.

The Electric Ducted Fan.

 

The unit shown here is manufactured by RC Lander ( It is used in the Hunter shown above) and is available from NITROPLANES.com

This unit is 68 mm (2.67inches) diameter and incorporates a 5 bladed fan. RPM can be as high as 47,000 with a maximum thrust of 1.6 kg(3.52lb)

The material used in the construction is primarily aluminum alloy

These numbers are typical of what today's technology can offer and many jets and ducted fan units are available.

 

Click on the icon to visit NITROPLANES.com and at "Find a Product" type in "RC Lander EDF Metal Fans" This will take you to a page with the RC Lander ducted fans listed. The pricing varies from $106.95 to $129.95 depending on brushless motor specifications.

The RC Lander Hawker Hunter.

We can use the Hunter as an example of a modern jet model. Please review the following specifications-

• Wingspan: 1050mm / 41.3"

• Length: 1000mm / 39.3"

• Weight: 1000g/38.8oz to 1500g/52.9oz

• Power system: Single 70mm EDF

• ESC: 60A or above

• Functions:  Throttle, Aileron control, Rudder, Elevator, flaps, Door operate System

• Servo: 9g X 8

• Battery: 14.8V 4S 2250mah or higher Li-Polymer

• Radio: 6CH

Did you notice that the Hunter is a 6-channel,scale model, complete with flaps and retractable landing gear!

Even at its maximum weight the thrust to weight ratio is greater than 1, which guarantees a spirited performance.

 

The video below shows the Hunter, taking off from a grass runway. Now the grass is very short,  but this alone shows us the advances in EDF jets over the last few years. The use of Li-Po batteries and brushless motors, along with perfected ducted fan technology, has made this type of model practical and not that expensive.

 

 

 

As we mentioned previously, there are many types of EDF jets available. A visit to NITROPLANES.com will give you a good idea of the range available. Just remember that the majority of these models are very fast and not recommended as your first airplane!

BVM Jets and Electric Power.

Bob Violett Models has a very large range of all types of jets. These are all large models, usually constructed of fiberglass and incorporate the latest technologies.

Their Electric Viofan is 3.5 inch exhaust diameter and can produce up to 14 lbs of thrust! Using the latest Li- Po batteries ensures maximum performance and reliability. Please click here to visit BVM Jets, for further information.

I believe it is fair to say that BVM jets represent the ultimate in jet models. Their aircraft can fly at speeds approaching 200 MPH and are not for the faint of heart!

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