The RC Hawker Hunter by RBC Kits
The RC Hawker Hunter, is a kit that contains all the balsa and ply required to complete the model. No hardware is included and retracts, and a 90mm EDF must be obtained. The balsa and ply parts are CNC milled.
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Photo Gallery
There are even more photos available from the RBC Kits website. Click here to visit the site.
The last photo used above was #SH107531.jpg. There are LOTS more to look at. It should be noted that all the photos are included, on a CD, with the kit.
Features
- 170 CNC cut balsa and ply parts.
- All balsa required to finish the RC Hawker Hunter.
- Rolled CAD drawing.
- Vacuum formed canopy, nose cone and cannon blisters.
- Interlocking construction.
- Large top hatch
- Removable wings
Specifications
RC Hawker Hunter 90mm
- Scale: 1/9 approx.
- Wingspan: 44.3" (1125mm)
- Length: 59" (1500mm)
- Wing Area: 620sq." (40dm squared)
- Wing Loading: 32.6 oz. Sq. Ft(99.5 g/dm squared)
- Weight: 8.8lbs(140.8oz)(4000g)-inc. 8S 5000mAh battery
- CG-See plan
- Fan-90mm diameter- 9 blade
- Power system-8S 4000-5000mAh+30C
- ESC-
- Electronic retractable main gear and steerable nose gear with all metal shock absorbing struts
- Ailerons-Yes
- Elevator-Yes
- Rudder-Yes
- Flaps-Yes
- Lights-No
- Skill Level- Experienced jet pilot
- Recommended Environment-Outdoor 300 ft. min runway or short grass
Parts Included
- 170 CNC cut balsa and ply parts.
- All balsa required to finish the RC Hawker Hunter.
- Rolled CAD drawing.
- Vacuum formed canopy, nose cone and cannon blisters.
- Manual
- CD of photos
- PVC/Paper Outlet and inlet Tube
Extras Required
Note that there is no hardware in this kit.
- 7 Channel Radio
- Servos: 25 gms-3 required. 13 gms-3 required. (Note that 25gms and 13gms refers to approximate weight of servo)
- EDF unit-See below
- ESC unit-See below
- Battery: 8S lipo 5000ma
- Push rods for all surfaces, with hardware and horns
- Canopy closing hardware
- Retract units-See below
- Wheels Main 70mm diameter (2( Front 45mm diameter (1)
EDF Unit
JP Hobby 90mm 1400kv 8S 12 Blade Metal EDF is recommended.
It is available from Fanjets USA. Price is $229.99USD
Click here or on the image to visit the web page.
ESC Unit
The recommended ESC, for this RC EDF jet, is the JP Hobby 120A HV 6-12S Brushless Speed Control OPTO.
This is sold by RPM JETS. Price is $191.82USD.
Click here or on the image, to visit the web page
Retract Units-JP Hobby ER-005
These electric retracts are available from FanjetsUSA. They come as a 3 unit set and do not include the oleo struts, but do include a control box.
Click here or on the image to visit the webpage.
The current price is $159.99USD.
JP Hobby ER-010 Oleo Struts-Single Nose Wheel
These oleo legs will fit the ER-005 retract units and are also available from FanjetsUSA.
Click here or on the image to visit the webpage.
The current price is $69.99USD.
Videos
Not a great video, but worth a look.
This video shows the build and the first flight, there is no audio, but it contains a lot of useful information.
Manual
Pros
- Complete kit that includes all the CNC cut parts and balsa required.
- Scale outline that flies very well
- Lots of wing area that results in a lower wing loading
- Cad drawn full size plan
- Vacuum formed canopy, gun blisters and nose cone.
- Removable wings
Cons
- Kit does not include, hardware, retracts and decals
- Paper ducting could be "sucked in" by the EDF
Modifications
- Use 1/64" (0.4mm) ply for the ducting. Use the paper templates, to cut to shape, and glue securely into position.
- Use 2 servos for the elevator-see page 5 of the build thread.
Review Notes
- Click here to visit The RC Network to see a build thread
Purchasing
The RC Hawker Hunter, by RBC Kits, is available from FanJets USA. The price is $278.99USD.
Click here or on the image to visit their website
Please note that the above links to FanJets USA and RBC pages are provided solely for your convenience. We do not receive any commissions or royalties from FanJets USA or RBC. The price you may pay is exactly the same as if you were to approach the sites independently.
Unique Features
The fact that the Hunter is a KIT, is truly a unique feature! RC kits are few and far between these days!
Being a kit gives you the choice of power type, battery and type of retracts etc., etc.
Development
RBC Kits have many EDF jets. Take a look here, for the complete listing.
Competition
There are 3 competitors that come to mind, all are large scale EDF, warbirds.
The Freewing Phantom
A beautiful rendition of this very popular RC Jet. 90mm diameter fan unit and robust retractable landing gear makes grass take-offs easy!
Click here or on the image for more details.
The Freewing A-10 Thunderbolt II
This is a big A-10 Thunderbolt that uses a pair of 80mm EDF units and takes off and lands on grass runways.
Super scale and less than an hour in assembly!
Click here or on the photo to visit the page on this site.
The Flex Innovations F-100D Super Sabre 90mm EDF Super PNP
A beautiful rendition of the classic century series jet. EPO composite construction comes very complete and fast, easy assembly is assured.
Click here, or on the image, to visit the page on the Flex Innovations website.
Conclusion
For modelers, who have some kit building experience, this RC Hawker Hunter can be built into a beautiful looking and flying RC EDFjet.
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