The Freewing RC A-10 Thunderbolt II
The Freewing RC A-10, available from Motion RC is one of the largest foam jets available. The all metal, sprung landing gear allows grass runways to be used and the twin 80mm EDFs give ample thrust.
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Note that with the images below, you can click on them to see a larger image. With some there is also a magnifying glass to see even finer detail.
All photos are from the Motion RC or Freewing web sites.
Features of the RC A-10
- Largest foam electric PNP RC A-10 Warthog in the world
- Full complement of highly detailed weapons included in the box (CAS loadout)
- Weapon pylons are individually removable from the wing and each weapon can be placed on any of the 8 included pylons for total customization.
- Grass-ready retracts with metal trunnions and 5mm hardened steel pin
- Multi-material (full carbon fiber spars, plywood ribs, and aluminum blocks) wing structure for best balance of rigidity and smooth flight handling
- Scale wheel hubs and sequenced nose gear door
- DayBright LEDs and sequenced landing light
- Screw-on wings and tail surfaces
- Flexible wing wire harness for ultimate reliability and resistance to disconnection during wing flexing
- Spacious battery bay, no cutting required
- Digital Metal Gear Servos throughout (minus nose gear door)
- Three unique livery options and 50 different utility decals are included in the box for maximum customization
- 90mm bolt-on nacelles for those who wish to install a 90mm power system (sold separately)
- Model officially licensed by Northrop Grumman
Specifications
Freewing RC A-10 Thunderbolt
- Scale: 1/10 approx.
- Wingspan: 66.9" (1700mm)
- Length: 61.1" (1551mm)
- Wing Area: 612 sq." (39.5dm squared)
- Wing Loading: 47.4 oz. Sq. Ft(144.6 g/dm squared)
- Weight: 12.6lbs(201.6oz)(5406g)-inc. 6S 5000mAh battery(2)
- CG-78Mmm Back from L.E.(See manual)
- Fan-2x80mm diameter- 9 blade
- Power system- 2x6S 5000mAh or 4000mAh
- Electronic Speed Control (ESC): 2X 100A with EC5 connectors
- Motors: 2x 3530-1900Kv Brushless Outrunner
- Thrust:- 2x7.26lb(3300g)
- Electronic retractable main gear and steerable nose gear with all metal shock absorbing struts
- Ailerons-Yes
- Elevator-Yes
- Rudder-Yes
- Flaps-Yes
- Lights-Yes
- Hinge Type-Nylon reinforced.
- Material-EPO foam
- Skill Level-New or experienced jet pilot
- Build Time-Less than 1 hour
- Recommended Environment-Outdoor 300 ft. min runway or short grass
Parts Included
- Fuselage front
- Fuselage- rear
- Wing (2)
- Horizontal tail
- Vertical tail (2)
- Engine pod assembly
- Carbon tubes
- Linkage set
- Full ordinace set
- Manual
- Decal set
- Screws
Servos
The 30g, digital, metal geared servos is built in to the wing and powers the ailerons. Click here or on the image to see more details and specifications
2 are used.
The 17g digital, metal geared servo is used to power the -
- Nose gear steering(1)
- Flaps(4)
- Elevator(2)
- Rudder(2)
Click here or on the image for more details
The 9g digital, metal geared servo is used for the nose landing gear door (1) .
Click here or on the image to see more details.
Please note that ALL the servos are built into the model.
Extras Required
- 6 channel transmitter
- 6 channel compatible receiver
- Lipo batteries-2 required-6S, 22.4V, 4000-6000 mAh with EX 5 connectors
- Compatible charger
FOR THE ARF PLUS VERSION ONLY-
- All the above plus-
- 2-EDF units
- 2 ECS units
Videos
This first video is from Motion RC and shows the complete build procedure.
Here is the Motion RC flight video.
This Motion RC video shows how well the Freewing RC A-10 takes off and lands on grass.
Manual
This is a very well made manual with good English and is well illustrated.
Click here or on the image to see a PDF file.
Pros
- Good scale appearance
- Big size makes for a smooth flying machine
- Landing gear is good for smooth grass runways
- Comprehensive ordnance pack
Cons
- Servos and control horns are glued in. For this class of model, screws should have been used to make replacement simpler.
Modifications
It is possible to upgrade the two EDFs to 90mm units. Larger engine nacelles are available to accommodate the bigger fans.
Click here for more details.
Callie Graphics have many different decals for th A-10. Click here to visit their web site, or on the image.
Review Notes
- Hobbysquawk has the official Freewing news. Click here to visit.
- RC Groups has a LOT of posts with some good ideas. Click here to visit.
Purchasing
The A-10 Thunderbolt II is available as a PNP or ARF Plus version. Note that the ARF version does NOT include the two EDF units or ESCs.
Please note that the above links to Motion RC pages for this RC A-10 are provided solely for your convenience. We do not receive any commissions or royalties from Motion RC. The price you may pay is exactly the same as if you were to approach the site independently.
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