The FMS Corsair F4U V3 1700mm (66.9")
This FMS Corsair shows how far scale RC airplanes have evolved. It is very complete and can be assembled in minutes. Of composite constuction (Foam,ply, molded plastic, carbon fibre and aluminum). The purpose of this page is to bring all the information available, on this model, to one web page. We surf the web so you don't have to!
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Photo Gallery
Note that with the images below, you can click on them to see a larger image of this RC Corsair. With some there is also a magnifying glass to see even finer detail.
All photos are from the Horizon Hobby web site.
Features of the FMS Corsair
- Completely assembled with all servos and electronics installed. (Receiver excepted)
- 20 minutes assembly time and no glue required-all bolted together
- Shock Absorbing Retracts with Ball Bearing Equipped Wheels
- Navigation and Landing Lights
- Pilot Figure, Pitot Tubes, Missile Racks, Auxiliary Fuel Tank and Many More Scale Details
- Fully finished with decals applied
- Upgraded 18x11 four-bladed scale propeller
- Upgraded CNC metal, electric, shock-absorbing retracts
- Extra large battery compartment with a slick latch assembly
- Scale type hinges
- Preinstalled ball-link pushrods
- Screw Togther Assembly with Plug Connectors
Specifications
FMS F4U Corsair 1700mm
- Scale: 1/8 approx.
- Wingspan: 66.92" (1700mm)
- Length: 53.5" (1359mm)
- Wing Area: 840.1 sq.in. (54.2dm sq.)
- Wing Loading: 37.7oz/sq.ft.(115g/dm sq.)
- Weight: 12.93lbs(206.9oz)(5906g)-inc. 6S 5000mAh battery
- CG- 115-125mm(4.53-4.92") from LE (See manual)
- Power system-6S 5000mAh+30C
- ESC- Hobbywing 80A brushless
- Motor- 5060-KV300
- Prop: 18"(457.2mm)x 11"(279.4mm), 4 blade
- Power output: 72.51 amps; 1,540 watts(2.06hp), 119 watts per pound
- Receiver: 6-channel min.
- Servos: 17g (10), 9g (2)(Installed)
- Electronic retractable main gear - all metal with shock absorbing struts
- Ailerons-Yes
- Elevator-Yes
- Rudder-Yes
- Flaps-Yes
- Lights-Yes
- Hinge Type-Nylon reinforced.
- Material-EPO foam,carbon fire, ply,molded plastic and aluminum
- Skill Level-Warbird experience
- Build Time-20 minutes
- Recommended Environment-Outdoor 300 ft. min runway or short grass
Parts Included
- Completely assembled fuselage of the FMS Corsair 1700mm V3.
- Completely assembled wing panels (2)
- Elevator
- Rudder
- (1) 80A ESC with EC5 Plug-installed
- (1) 5060 Brushless Motor-installed
- (1) 18"x11" 4-Blade Prop
- (12) Servos -installed
- Drop tanks (2)
- Missile set-assembled (2)
- (1) Product Manual
The page here is from the manual
Extras Required
- 6-Channel (Min) Transmitter and Receiver
- 6S 22.2V 5000-6000mAh 45C LiPo Battery with EC5 Connector
- Battery Charger and Charging Bag
Videos
This is a LONG video (Almost 3 1/2 hours!) But it is an RC Informer production and is very good and worth the watch. You will really know this model by the time you have finished watching .
The next video is again from RC Informer and shows performance with a 360KV motor installed.
Here is the last effort by RC Informer and shows performance with the new 18"x11" propellor. Note that at the end of the video Rich sums up by saying that the 300KV motor gives excellent scale like performance of the FMS Corsair 1700mm v3 and also adds that the CG stated in the manual is fine, but does recommend that a flight stabilizer be used.
This makes a lot of sense to me and I would suggest that the Spektrum AR10360T DSMX with AS3X and SAFE be considered and then you would have telemetry as well!
Please note that all kits use the new propellor.
This last video by Pilot Ryan shows excellent performance with a stock model (using the new propellor) and a Spektrum AR631 receiver.
Manual
The manual was located after much searching! Many thanks to FMS for locating the correct edition.
Click here or on the image to download a PDF file
Pros
- Very complete
- Super scale appearance and detail
- Very smooth flight envelope from slow speed to scale like high speed
- 20 mins assembly time with no glue
- All aluminum landing gear with scale doors
- Scale like 4 blade propeller
Cons
- Some say the FMS Corsair 1700mm V3 is under powered, but I disagree. All my observations show a realistic top speed and very good vertical performance, along with great slow speed handing.
- The pilot has very pink skin!
Modifications
None recommended.
Review Notes
The only forum posts I could find were here on Hobby squawk.
A lot of talk about changing to a more powerful set-up. Not necessary, in my opinion.
Purchasing
The FMS Corsair F4U 1700mm PNP V3 is available from Horizon Hobby. Click here or on the image to visit the page on their site.
The price is $599.99.
Please note that the above links to Horizon Hobby pages are provided solely for your convenience. We do not receive any commissions or royalties from Horizon Hobby. The price you may pay is exactly the same as if you were to approach the sites independently.
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