3D Printed Horten IX Ho-229 (1680mm Wingspan, 2x50mm EDF)

[Dirty Dee]

Hi All,

Wanted to share my most recent 3D printed project.

1/10th scale Horten IX (Ho-229). This is the V2 which was the only powered version to fly, and has a different inlet shape compared to the more well known V3. Compared to many other RC Hortens, this does not require thrust tube extension to fly. Instead it uses a small fin on the underside of the fuselage.

Unsure about the flight characteristics, I decided to design it for 50mms and make the model smaller. Though now having flown this, I definitely want to make a larger 70mm version in the future. It has working drag rudders, and can take-off in ~150ft on pavement.

Uses the Freewing T-33 nose strut , and Su-35 retracts/struts for the mains. Flies on 4S 3700mAH for about 5 minutes mixed flying.

Wingspan: 1680mm
Length: 749mm
Wing Area:51.6 dm2
AUW: 2800g


I made the files available for others to download:
https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/game...9-rc-model-jet

Compilation Flight Video:

Short Take-Off, XRP Fan Units:

[MeyerVW]

This is very nice. I may need a 3d printer. Nice work.

[Twowingtj]

Well done! It's good to see a viable Horten wing take flight.

[Dirty Dee]

pictures shared from another builder.

[Dirty Dee]

Updated nose gear for scale appearance.

and more pictures of another completed model.

This forum seems to be more geared to ARFs, so unless people are interested in seeing more on this or future developments, I'll make this the last post for this plane.

[MeyerVW]

Its interesting to me.