The RC Viper Jet By E-flite: 90mmEDF:BNF&ARF Plus
The RC Viper Jet is modeled from a full size, build it yourself, kit airplane. The model makes a very easy flying model that is ideal for a first RC jet-but not your first RC Plane!
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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.
All photos are from the Horizon Hobby web site.
Features of the E-flite RC Viper Jet
Scaled up from the very popular E-flite 70mm version, this scale sport RC Viper jet has a wide speed envelope with a top speed of 120MPH.
Smooth handling makes this RC jet a perfect choice for the newer jet pilot as well as the more experienced.
The image shows the 2 versions side by side and shows that this version is a BIG model!
- 12 blade 90mm fan gives high top speed, exceptional vertical and a turbine like sound. Click here for more information.
- Brushless inrunner motor 3670-1950KV BL 4-pole. Click here for more details
- Avian 130 Amp Brushless Smart ESC Ver: A, 3S - 6S. Click here for full information.
- AR637T DSMX 6-Channel AS3X & SAFE Telemetry Receiver. Click here for full details.
Specifications
E-flite Viper 90mm EDF Jet
- Scale: 1/6 approx.
- Wingspan: 55.12" (1400mm)
- Length: 50.43" (1282mm)
- Wing Area: 474 sq." (30.6dm squared)
- Wing Loading: 34.94 oz. Sq. Ft(106.62 g/dm squared)
- Weight: 7.04lbs(115oz)(3193g)-inc. 6S 5000mAh battery
- CG-10mm (+/-7mm) Back from edge(See manual)
- Fan-90mm diameter- 12 blade
- Power system-6S 5000mAh+30C
- ESC- 130A brushless
- Motor- 3670-1950Kv
- Thrust:- 3550g(7.81lbs)
- 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 composite
- Motor Reversing: Possible
- Technology: Smart,AS3X & SAFE
- 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
- (1) E-flite® RC Viper Jet 90mm EDF.
- (1) Spektrum™ Avian™ 130A Brushless Smart ESC (installed).- Click here for more details
- (1) Brushless Inrunner Motor (installed).- Click here for more details
- (1) 90mm EDF unit (installed).- Click here for more details
- (8) Digital, Metal-Geared Servos (installed).- Click here for more details
- (1) Spektrum AR637TA 6-Channel Receiver (installed).- Click here for more details
Extras Required
- Transmitter-DSMX/DZM2 compatible. 6 channel for basic, or 7 channel for SAFE select, or 8 channel for SAFE select and motor reversing
- 6S 22.4V, 4000-7000mAh Lipo battery with EC5 or IC5 connector
- Suitable charger
Videos
This video is long (1 hour and 40 minutes), but it shows unboxing and building- at the flying field! and many flying sessions.
Here we have the official Horizon Hobby video that shows excellent flying shots as well as grass take offs and landings.
Manual
Click here or on the image to access a PDF version of the manual.
Pros
- Super scale appearance
- Very good scale detail
- Very complete package
- Superb flight performance for new and experienced jet flyers-but NOT for beginners!
- No "cheater" holes
- Good for smooth grass operation
- Reverse thrust possible
- Many spare parts available
Cons
- White areas are bare foam-should be painted.
Modifications
I have not found any mods suggested-maybe this RC Viper jet is still new. You can take a look at the RC Groups forum by clicking here. Lots of comments and some good tips but a LOT of postings!
EDF Information
I found this information on the RC Castle web site and it does contain a lot of details, including an installation drawing. Click here or on the image, to visit the site
Purchasing
The E-flite Viper 90mm EDF jet is available in two versions, from Horizon Hobby-an ARF Plus and a BNF. The ARF Plus does not contain the EDF, motor, receiver or ESC but does have all the servos and retracts.
For our fellow Canadian customers, you can buy from Great Hobbies and pay in Canadian dollars.
Click here for the BNF version and here for the ARF Plus model.
Please note that the above links to Horizon Hobby and Great Hobbies pages are provided solely for your convenience. We do not receive any commissions or royalties from Horizon Hobby or Great Hobbies. The price you may pay is exactly the same as if you were to approach the sites independently.
Unique Features
Beautiful, professional, sprayed, scale finish
Development
The 90mm version is a development from the smaller 70mm EDF RC jet
Competition
There are 3 RC airplanes, that come to mind, as competitive 90mm, sport jets-
The FMS Super Scorpion EDF
A great flying FMS Super Scorpion jet with a powerful 90mm EDF and super metal retracts makes grass takeoffs and landings a pleasure. Thrust reversing is also possible.
Click here or on the image for full details
The Phoenix Preceptor ARF
All laser cut balsa and ply construction. No foam here! Large size along with a 90mm EDF makes this a sweet flying jet.
Click here or on the image to see full details.
The Flex Innovations FlexJet Pro 90mm EDF ARF+
State-of-the-art ARF Jet, features no foam construction, with professionally sprayed fiberglass fuselage and built-up balsa and ply flying surfaces, covered in film.
Click here or on the image to visit the page, on this site.
Conclusion
A true "State of the art" model, with all the latest features, of today's 90mm sport jet RC airplanes.
Almost no assembly time, EPO composite construction, robust retractable landing gear and very complete, requiring little extra purchases.
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