Freewing F-86 Vs A6

[weedsnager]

How does the A6 compare to the F-86 in terms of flight characteristics? Landing, taking off, etc ? I use 5000 (650 gram) lipos in the F-86, id like to use the same lipos if I bought the A6. I came up empty on a Google search comparing the two planes

[ryramZ]

The 5000 don't fit in the a6. The f86 is
Like the mustang of jets, eventually you will have one. Lol
Both are great jets, I like the f86 better crosswinds.

[Ron1950]

a 4000 fits in my a6 with no problems

[weedsnager]

a 4000 fits in my a6 with no problems

I was questioning if I could use a 5000

[OV10]

Hello Weedsnager,
As Ryan has indicated, a 5000 will not fit into the A6 and I concur.
The largest I've been able to use is 4000 which means basically you better have touched down on the 4 minute mark or before.
Best regards,

[OsideRCflyer]

I fly the F-86 with 4000 mah batteries (3.5 min) 5000 mah batteries (4min). Had to modify the underside of the canopy for the 5000. 5000 is heavier and great as the last battery when it's windy/crosswinds.
A-6 4000 mah for 4 min. With drop tanks and bombs the battery needs to be almost all the way forward for Cg. Clean the A-6 battery needs to be rearward about 1 1/2" forward of the bulkhead. A-6 needs power on landing when loaded or with crosswinds. F-86: With no cross wind, I cut the power completely and glide in when I'm on short final .
You may be able to fit the 5000 in the A-6 with major trimming of the underside of the canopy area. I attach my satelite antenna there so I don't use the 5000 in the A-6. The A-6 is about 10 mph slower so 5000 may be a little heavy. The difference in my Turnugy 4000-5000 is about 100 g. My F-86 does 96 mph with either battery.

[Alpha10]

I was questioning if I could use a 5000

It can be done with mods and a heavier inrunner based EDF in the A6. It's just harder on the already weak landing gear.

The F-86 handles 5k MUCH better IMHO.

[OsideRCflyer]

Been flying with 5000mah more in F-86. Love it! The extra weight doesn't effect speed and it flies like its on rails. Also great in crosswinds. Going to get another 5000.