Is this a right model for the FT viggen?

abieex

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Watch the build video, David gives all the info needed. I believe that EDF is good but on the upper end of power.
 

johanjonker

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I do think that's way overpowered for a Viggen. its a 1900W edf running on a huge 6S battery..

I used this one on my Viggen
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/..._Motor_Replacement_for_Sonic_Wing_1230mm.html

it only needs a 40amp esc and cost something like $17 and runs on 3S batteryies we all have.. its got loads of power for the Viggen.. more than 1:1..


and for half the price of the one you mentioned at only $35 for a 90mm the plans only allow a 64mm or a 70mm template, but you make a fuse a little bigger to fit the 90mm
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__14788__90mm_EDF_unit_with_3553_1750kv_Motor_1500watt.html
it gives you 2.8kg for thrust on a 800g plane? little nuts for a single sheet foam wing.
 

nerdnic

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I want to get an EDF for the ft viggen, however I want to make sure that this is the right edf.

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

Does it have too high of a thrust? Will the frame hold up?

This is a pretty beefy motor for the Viggen. It could work but you'd need to reinforce the wing and probably make the canards neutral as you'll be hitting speeds of 100+. Is that kind of performance you are looking for?