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F18 HORNET & SUPER HORNET - 50 MM EDF JET [RC PLANE]

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Licence CULTS - Private Use
Last update 2023-10-09 at 19:39
Publication date 2022-10-27 at 20:11
Design number 902110
3D design format
3MF, PDF, STL, and ZIP Folder details Close
  • Alignment pivot.stl
  • F18V3.zip
    • Alignment pivot.stl
    • batt-hatch1.stl
    • batt-hatch2.stl
    • edf-hatch.stl
    • edf-support_FMS.stl
    • finL1.stl
    • finL2.stl
    • finR1.stl
    • finR2.stl
    • fuse/F1.stl
    • fuse/F2.stl
    • fuse/F3.stl
    • fuse/F4.stl
    • fuse/F5.stl
    • fuse/F6.stl
    • fuse/F7.stl
    • fuse/NOSE.stl
    • lip-L.stl
    • lip-R.stl
    • lip2-L.stl
    • lip2-R.stl
    • notch.stl
    • nozzle.stl
    • POWERFUN-SUPPORT.stl
    • QX-ADAPTER.stl
    • wing/AIL-SPLIT1L.stl
    • wing/AIL-SPLIT1R.stl
    • wing/AIL-SPLIT2L.stl
    • wing/AIL-SPLIT2R.stl
    • wing/ELE-L.stl
    • wing/ELE-R.stl
    • wing/ELE2-L.stl
    • wing/ELE2-RSTL.stl
    • wing/horoot-L.stl
    • wing/horoot-R.stl
    • wing/hortip-L.stl
    • wing/hortip-R.stl
    • wing/Wing-L.stl
    • wing/Wing-R.stl
    • wing/Wing2-L.stl
    • wing/Wing2-LRSTL.stl
    • wing/Wing3-L.stl
    • wing/Wing3-R.stl
  • F18_CURA-profile.3mf
  • F18_OLD_HORNET_V2.zip
    • Alignment pivot.stl
    • batt-hatch1.stl
    • batt-hatch2.stl
    • edf-hatch-FMSV2.STL
    • edf-hatch.stl
    • edf-support_FMS_V1.stl
    • finL1.stl
    • finL2.stl
    • finR1.stl
    • finR2.stl
    • fuse/F1.stl
    • fuse/F2.stl
    • fuse/F3.stl
    • fuse/F4.stl
    • fuse/F5.stl
    • fuse/F6.stl
    • fuse/F7.stl
    • fuse/NOSE.stl
    • lip-L.stl
    • lip-R.stl
    • lip2-L.stl
    • lip2-R.stl
    • notch.stl
    • nozzle.stl
    • POWERFUN-SUPPORT.stl
    • QX-ADAPTER.stl
    • ring-FMSV2.STL
    • wing/AIL-SPLIT1L.stl
    • wing/AIL-SPLIT1R.stl
    • wing/AIL-SPLIT2L.stl
    • wing/AIL-SPLIT2R.stl
    • wing/ELE-L.stl
    • wing/ELE-R.stl
    • wing/ELE2-L.stl
    • wing/ELE2-RSTL.stl
    • wing/horoot-L.stl
    • wing/horoot-R.stl
    • wing/hortip-L.stl
    • wing/hortip-R.stl
    • wing/Wing-L.stl
    • wing/Wing-R.stl
    • wing/Wing2-L.stl
    • wing/Wing2-R.stl
  • QX MOTOR.STL
  • RC F18 Super Hornet - Manual v2.0.pdf
  • edf-hatch-FMSV2.STL
  • edf-support_FMS.STL
  • edf-support_Powerfun.STL
  • f18_Prusaslicer_Cult3d.3mf
  • ring-FMSV2.STL

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3D printer file info

3D model description

After watching some good top gun movie and being a navy passionate, I decided to designed my personal tribute to this special plane.

Free Test part:
https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/gadget/f18-super-hornet-50-mm-edf-jet-rc-plane-free-test-part

Some flying:
https://youtu.be/avePQuZUQXg

Forum Topic:
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?4176333-F18-super-hornet-50mm-edf
Specs:
Lenght 900mm
Wingspan 700mm
Weight 740g including 1500mah 4s battery
Static Thrust 575g
0.78 thrust weight ratio

Components required:
- 4 x 9g servos
- EDF 50 mm
[ -powerfun type https://www.turbines-rc.com/en/turbines-
[ rc-fd/2698-edf-ducted-fan-fd-model-50mm-11-blades-4s-
[ motor-4300kv.html,
[ -Qx motor 4S 4000Kv
[ -V1 gen FMS 4S (detatchable intake ring is mandatory)
- 4s 1300mah battery
- ESC around 45A
-servo lead extension 2x60mm and 2x 30cm
- Radio and receiver
- small magnets and velcro for battery hatch
- carbon spar optional 0.5x5 or 6mm (approx 600mm needed)
- carbon or steel piano wire for aileron and elevator 1.2-1.3mm in diameter

https://youtu.be/wAHX01IdDKs

what you get:
STL files
Manual e operation guide
support of course! feel free to ask on RcGroups dedicated thread

Version Log:
27/10/2022 Release
16/11/2022 FMS adapters
25/11/2022 added Prusaslicer profile
22/01/2023 vented F1 to ensure electronics cooling
16/04/2023 V2 released
15/06/2023 OLD HORNET V1 BETA released
13/09/2023 unit FMS V2 compatibility
26/09/2023 OLD HORNET V2 released, update of ailerons and elevons axle diameter (V3)

3D printing settings

LW-PLA
Vase mode required
2 bottom layers
0.6 mm Nozzle
0.55-0.6 mm extrusion width
2 layer bottom
0.3 mm layer height
260 °C nozzle
60 °C bed

see the manual for higher details

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