FT viggen question

[Ad_RC_Enthusiast]

Will the FT viggen be able to hold this motor?

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...lade_Alloy_EDF_1900kv_Motor_1900watt_6S_.html

It seems like the thrust is too high, will the frame hold up?

 

[Flarre80414]

Hello, this motor seems a little too big for this small, light jet. I would go with somthing along the lines of an eflite habu motor. This would probably be better suited for this jet.

Hope this helps-Ryan

 

[Ad_RC_Enthusiast]

Thanks Ryan! If by any chance I run out of options and this is the only one left, will the plane be able to support the speed and weight of the motor? Thanks.

 

[Team_Monkey]

It's not the weight of the edf that is the problem, it is the battery you will need. 6s batt's are not light and if you do find one of a comparable weight to the recommended 4s it will be too low a mAh rating too work.

 

[Pity_the_fool]

I would use this package:

http://www.graysonhobby.com/catalog/ftviggen70mmedfpowerpackagebase-p-2612.html

I believe this is the combo david used in the original build and it looked like it had plenty of power. I tried building a viggen with a 64mm edf and it wouldn't get off the ground. Another instance where my cheapness got in the way of just buying what I knew worked.

 

[Team_Monkey]

Yup, the standard 70mm EDF is great for them and not too costly. I have the remains of my HobbyKing Stinger II for mine. It had a 4S fueled 64mm EDF and I'm sure it will be plenty. Heck I fly my light Viggen on a 2208/12, +/- 150W motor and it has lots of "get up and go".