Twin engine = speed? (nitro models Rutan 74 Deflant)

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12-08-2007, 11:45 AM

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Twin engine = speed? (nitro models Rutan 74 Deflant)

Hey guys

im juast wondering if anyone has ever gotton any kidna of speed out of one of these:
http://www.nitroplanes.com/ru74deyearft.html

I know it wont be the fastest in the world but it looks cool...

So does anyone know how think the wing is?

Would ti be capable of a decent speed?

Steven

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12-08-2007, 05:18 PM

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RE: Twin engine = speed? (nitro models Rutan 74 Deflant)

for 170 give it a try but make sure you have a flutter free set up on the canard
you may have to upgrade torque rods and seal hinge gap

I got their cessna 337 .25 size I will install two OS .32 SX.