FMS EDF Jet 64mm F/A-18 Hornet
By: Tim Gluth
FMS has released details on its latest radio-controlled airplane, the 64mm F/A-18 PNP EDF Jet. Loaded with scale details and packing serious performance, this FA-18 Hornet replica looks like it will offer plenty of in-air excitement.
With a 735mm wingspan, this radio-controlled jet features a 12-blade, 64mm brushless motor (3000+kv), CNC-machined front landing gear with shock absorber, and realistic scale details including a cockpit, fuel tanks, missiles, and more.
This jet is a plug-and-play model that requires a 4-channel radio system (transmitter and receiver), a battery, and a battery charger.
Specs:
- Wingspan: 735mm/28.9in
- Overall Length: 1009mm/39.7in
- Flying Weight: Around 1100g
- EPO: 40x EPO
- Motor Size: 2840-KV3150
- ESC: 40A
- Servo: 9gX5pcs
- Radio: At Least 4CH Channel (Reflex+Reverse Thrust: 6CH Channel)
- CG (center of gravity): 45-55mm
- Prop Size: 64mm 12-blade ducted fan
- Recommended Battery: 14.8V2200mAh-2600mAh 25c with XT60 connector
- Aileron: Yes
- Elevator: Yes
- Rudder: No
- Flaps: No
- Retracts: No
- LED: Yes
- Approx. Flying Duration: 3 minutes
- Minimum Age Recommendation: 14+
- Experience Level: Intermediate
- Assembly Time: 15 minutes
- Wing Load: 76g/dm² (0.15oz/in²)
- Wing Area: 14.5 dm² (244.6 sq.in)
The 64mm F/A-18 Hornet EDF Jet is priced at $199.99 and is available at fmshobby.com.
Image credit: FMS
