Well I am wondering. Whose going to be the first to make the new Boeing/Saab T-7 Airforce trainer in edf . It has some nice lines and is a perfect set up for single 70 mm 6s
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Originally posted by Apache Jets View PostWell I am wondering. Whose going to be the first to make the new Boeing/Saab T-7 Airforce trainer in edf . It has some nice lines and is a perfect set up for single 70 mm 6s
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Originally posted by Valkpilot View Post
I'd prefer a 4s setup myself. To me it looks like a cross between an F/A-18 and an F-35. But on of the things it reminded me most of, especially the profile pictures, was the F-5/T-38. And if it can be armed, perhaps we could sell it to 3rd world countries like we did the F-5, rather than selling F-16s.
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Originally posted by Quickstop View Post
4s....feh, why bother
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Valkpilot raises valid points. For me personally this feels like a 70/80mm 6S EDF...My flying buddies and I have been talking about this jet for awhile. It's hard for me to get excited for jets smaller than 80mm/6S these days but I can respect the need for smaller offerings as well.My YouTube RC videos:
https://www.youtube.com/@toddbreda
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Personally, I think the 70mm on 6s is the sweet spot for edf jets for power and flight time. The FW v2 Arctic camo F-16 sold me on that concept. 2 years ago. To me the v2 F-16 is a 80mm airframe flying on a 70mm fan and it fly's really well. I have over 250+ flights on my 1st one and the only thing .I have changed on it is one nose strut and recently the motor fan bearings went out, I put a FMS fan and inrunner as a replacement and I am going to have to replace the wheel's because I fly off an asphalt runway and they are wearing down.My Hangar inventory FW 90 mm hp F-15, FW 90 mm F-104, FW 90 mm T-45, FW 80 70mm F-5, FW 80 mm Scorpion, 70 mm V2 Z Rebel, F-8 Bearcat and a stable of T-28, white and Orange and yellow
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I was just reading a good article on the new Air force trainer getting its official designation. The full name will be the T-7A "Red Hawk." Check out the story in the link below to see how it got its name.
I also agree that an RC jet trainer should be simple and affordable. A 70mm would be great.
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zon...nd-designation
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As someone still relatively new to EDFs, I rather appreciate the smaller, less expensive models. I've found it a lot easier to relax and enjoy flying the 64mm Stinger, with the thought that it's not several hundred dollars worth of airplane at risk if something goes wrong. It's also nice that the battery for the Stinger is under $20, so ordering extras is a minor expense.
It's nice when models are available in different sizes for those with different skill levels and different budgets, such as is done with the F-22. Those who like big and full-featured can get the 90mm, while those of us still learning can try out the 64mm (which may be on my "wish list" for the Holidays this year).
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I think it's nice looking, but probably wouldn't spring for it, any more than an F-22. There nice looking planes though, no doubt about it. I'm sure many would like this plane. What can I say. I'm old school, nuff said. I'm focusing on scratch building at the moment.
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PS, I sat in an F-35 yesterday. USS Nimitz pulled into North Island yesterday, all of it's fighter planes were parked on the ramp, so I went out to check out the f-35's up close and personal. This plane is actually a big hit for the US Navy. The pilots seem to love it! To me it made me think of the A-4, & A-7. The US Navy loved those too. Sometimes bigger isn't always better.
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Originally posted by Hoomi View PostAs someone still relatively new to EDFs, I rather appreciate the smaller, less expensive models. I've found it a lot easier to relax and enjoy flying the 64mm Stinger, with the thought that it's not several hundred dollars worth of airplane at risk if something goes wrong. It's also nice that the battery for the Stinger is under $20, so ordering extras is a minor expense.
It's nice when models are available in different sizes for those with different skill levels and different budgets, such as is done with the F-22. Those who like big and full-featured can get the 90mm, while those of us still learning can try out the 64mm (which may be on my "wish list" for the Holidays this year).
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To me, it kinda looks like a Flex Jet with a tandem canopy and twin tails. I hope. Someone. Comes out with it preferably in 70mm 6s.My Hangar inventory FW 90 mm hp F-15, FW 90 mm F-104, FW 90 mm T-45, FW 80 70mm F-5, FW 80 mm Scorpion, 70 mm V2 Z Rebel, F-8 Bearcat and a stable of T-28, white and Orange and yellow
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Originally posted by fredmdbud View PostThe Flex Jet was modeled after the Korean KAI T-50 Golden Eagle, which in turn was developed using elements from the General Dynamics F-16.
To me the new trainer looks like the lovechild of a F/A-18F Super Hornet and a F-5 Freedom Fighter.
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