The RC Phantom by Freewing
This RC Phantom comes complete with a 90mm diameter electric fan unit, full shock absorbing landing gear and all the scale scale details, including ordinance.
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Photo Gallery
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.
Features
- Available in 3 versions- 6S PNP (9 blade fan), 8s PNP (12 blade fan) and an ARF
- Either the "Ghost Grey" or camouflaged color schemes are possible
- Removable ordnance (4x AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles and 2x magnetic fuel tanks)
- Scale operating nose door and landing lights
- Durable suspension struts for grass operation
- Removable wings and stabilizers for convenient transport
- Removable magnetic fiberglass nose cone
- Digital servos throughout
Specifications
Freewing F-4 Phantom
- Scale: 1/11 approx.
- Wingspan: 40.15" (1030mm)
- Length: 61.02" (1550mm)
- Wing Area: 403 sq." (26 dm squared)
- Wing Loading: 45.1 oz. Sq. Ft(140 g/dm squared)
- Weight: 6.28lbs(2.85Kg)-W/O battery (7.9lbs (3.58Kg)with 6S battery)
- CG-7.5" (190mm) from L.E. at root
- Fan-90mm diameter 9 or 12 blade
- ESC.-130A
- Motor: 3670-1950Kv brushless inrunner
- Power system-6S or 8S
- Thrust: 8.8lb(4kg)-6S or 11.44lb((5.2kg) 8S
- 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-Advanced/Expert
- Build Time-3 to 4 hours
- Recommended Environment-Outdoor 300 ft. min runway or short grass
Parts Included with the RC Phantom
- Fuselage with pre-installed electronics and servos (PNP version), Note that ARF version has no EDF, motor or ESC but does include all the servos
- Main wings with pre-installed electronics and servos
- Horizontal tail (2)
- Vertical tail with pre-installed electronics and servo
- Drop tanks (2)
- Missiles (4)
- Pylons and tail hook
- Carbon wing tube (2)
- Pushrods
- Decal set
- Manual
- Screws
Servos
This 17g servo is used on the ailerons(2), flaps(2) and the rudder(1) for the RC Phantom
For more information click here or on the image
Here is the 9g servo. this is used for nose wheel steering (1)and for the nose wheel door (1)
Click here or on the image for more information.
The 30g servo has no image available. It is used on the elevator (1). For more information, please click here.
Extras Required
To complete this RC Phantom, you will need just these few items-
- Min 6 channel transmitter
- Min 6 channel receiver
- Battery- 6S (9 blade fan version) or 8S (12 blade fan version) Both must have EC5 connector.
- Suitable charger
Videos
(#1) This is the official build video.
(#2) This video shows how the parts come out the box but does not show any of the build sequence.
(#3) The next video shows the first flight-and problems with the CG position
(#4) The video below shows the corrected CG position and 6000mAh batteries. The manual shows the CG position is 190mm back from LE at the root. It shows a more stable flight at 170-175mm.
Manual
The manual is well illustrated and written in good English.
Click here or on the image to download a PDF version.
Pros
- Super scale appearance
- Very good scale detail
- Very complete package
- Good flight performance for experienced jet flyers
- No "cheater" holes
- Good for smooth grass operation
- Many spare parts available
Cons
- On the heavy side, giving a high wing loading
- Foam construction
Modifications
I coped this image of the ply battery tray, from one of the videos (#3)
It shows how the Velcro straps were moved out to the edge and a second strap added. also screws were added. This allows the larger batteries to be used.
Freewing are offering extra detail parts, that are 3D printed but unpainted.
Cockpit details, ladder sets and jet nozzles are available.
Click here to visit the page on Motion RC's site for more details.
Cybermodeler offer a set of paint colors that match the SEA (South East Asia) camoflage pattern.
This is useful for touch-up and small repairs
Click here or on the image to visit their web site
Callie Graphics have many different sets of vinyl markings to make your RC Phantom unique!
Click here to visit their web site. Note that there are 3 pages of sets to choose from.
Purchasing
The Freewing F-4DPhantom II 90mm EDF Jet is available from Motion RC, in 6 different versions-
Please note that the above links to Motion RC pages 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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