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S/M F-18e on 28lb thrust? - 12/29/2008 1:43 AM   
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Status: offline 		Can anyone direct me to video of a skymaster F-18e flying with engines on the smaller end of the recomended power range? The consensus of the local guys is that I would be sadly dissapointed if I picked anything but a 36lb engine. I can't remember what power the F-18's that I have seen flying in the past had. (the last quinte meet) Opinions or video welcome.

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RE: S/M F-18e on 28lb thrust? - 12/29/2008 2:05 AM   
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Status: offline 		When you say 28 pounds...that depends. If you are saying a P-120...it's gonna be a slug. If you say a Super Eagle...you are good as gold.

Michel in Santiago flew a SM F-18F on the Super Eagle and it went like a missile. I flew my F model with a Rhino, but dialed down to 30 (113,000 RPM) and it was great.

So, which engine are you considering?

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RE: S/M F-18e on 28lb thrust? - 12/29/2008 2:49 AM   
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Status: offline 		I don't have anything in particular in mind but I own a pst 600r so was wondering if the pst1300 would be enough

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RE: S/M F-18e on 28lb thrust? - 12/29/2008 3:16 AM   
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Status: offline 		Flying a Fei Bao F-18F Superhornet with a Rhino (Jet Central 36 Lb). With the gear down, it takes a lot of power just to cruise. I will say you wan to get in the 34-36 Lb range to enjoy.

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RE: S/M F-18e on 28lb thrust? - 12/29/2008 3:17 AM   
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Status: offline 		Are you gonna ask the same question over and over until you hear the answer you want.

I'm gonna want that power when I test fly it for you.

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RE: S/M F-18e on 28lb thrust? - 12/29/2008 3:43 AM   
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Status: offline 		Go For the 36lb engine. It has been said that you need the power round the pattern with the plane dirty and this is quite right. The one I flew was Merlin 160 powered and I was surprised how much power I carried round the pattern, 1/2 - 2/3 throttle most of the time. When I built MY SM f18e I was planning to use my P120 but quickly changed my mind and chose a Merlin instead.

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RE: S/M F-18e on 28lb thrust? - 12/29/2008 3:51 AM   
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Status: offline 		Any idea how fast the plane with the 160 was?

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RE: S/M F-18e on 28lb thrust? - 12/29/2008 4:22 AM   
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Status: offline 		hi all i have a merlin in the bandit arf i turned it down a tad or it will blow the bandit apart with a standard merlin you will get 37.1/2 lbs of thrust hope this helps regards jonathan

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