Converting a Kyosho F-86F Sabre
01-21-2004, 11:02 PM
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Converting a Kyosho F-86F Sabre
I would like to convert a Kyosho F-86F GP Sabre to Electric. I have a some knowledge in converting prop planes but nothing like this. Anyone know of someone who has converted a similar kit to electric and can maybe give me some tips ?
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04-15-2004, 07:58 AM
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RE: Converting a Kyosho F-86F Sabre
Not knowing anything about the specifications of the Kyosho F-86, I can only make vague suggestions:
You'll definitely want to run the largest EDF unit you can cram into the plane. Bigger at lower RPM is more efficient.
LiPoly to keep the weight down. Probably a 3-cell pack, maybe 4.
You'll want a pretty hot brushless motor. Even with the biggest fan you can get, you'll need to run it at some ungodly RPM.
You'll definitely want to run the largest EDF unit you can cram into the plane. Bigger at lower RPM is more efficient.
LiPoly to keep the weight down. Probably a 3-cell pack, maybe 4.
You'll want a pretty hot brushless motor. Even with the biggest fan you can get, you'll need to run it at some ungodly RPM.
08-05-2004, 07:05 PM
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RE: Converting a Kyosho F-86F Sabre
I used MotoCalc and came up with these figures for my Kyosho F-16. They should be pretty close for the Mig-15
Motor: Astro Brushless 020 Fan 4T#19 #803FM; 3300rpm/V; 1A no-load; 0.045 Ohms.
Battery: Thunder Power TP1950; 4 series x 3 parallel cells; 1950mAh @ 3.7V; 0.015 Ohms/cell.
Speed Control: Castle Creations Phoenix 45; 0.0026 Ohms; High rate.
Drive System: Aeronaut Turbo Fan 1000 (0); 3.5x4.54 (1.6in hub); (Pcoeff=0.785; Tcoeff=0.964).
Airframe: Kyosho F-16; 341sq.in; 54.4oz; 23oz/sq.ft; Cd=0.055; Cl=0.48; Clopt=0.58; Clmax=1.08.
Stats: 166 W/lb in; 65 W/lb out; 25mph stall; 34mph opt @ 41% (37:39, 143°F); 37mph level @ 43% (34:21, 148°F); 606ft/min @ 11.6°; -333ft/min @ -6.3°.
Motor: Astro Brushless 020 Fan 4T#19 #803FM; 3300rpm/V; 1A no-load; 0.045 Ohms.
Battery: Thunder Power TP1950; 4 series x 3 parallel cells; 1950mAh @ 3.7V; 0.015 Ohms/cell.
Speed Control: Castle Creations Phoenix 45; 0.0026 Ohms; High rate.
Drive System: Aeronaut Turbo Fan 1000 (0); 3.5x4.54 (1.6in hub); (Pcoeff=0.785; Tcoeff=0.964).
Airframe: Kyosho F-16; 341sq.in; 54.4oz; 23oz/sq.ft; Cd=0.055; Cl=0.48; Clopt=0.58; Clmax=1.08.
Stats: 166 W/lb in; 65 W/lb out; 25mph stall; 34mph opt @ 41% (37:39, 143°F); 37mph level @ 43% (34:21, 148°F); 606ft/min @ 11.6°; -333ft/min @ -6.3°.
09-03-2004, 10:25 PM
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RE: Converting a Kyosho F-86F Sabre
My F-86 flew great with a WeMoTec Midi fan and a Mega 22/20/3 on a 4S4P LiPo pack. I located the fan all the way in the back so the hole for the pull start was used as a aux inlet. Great flier with this setup There are details over on Ezonemag.com
Bob
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