ASYMMETRIC ENGINE SETUP SU-27
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ASYMMETRIC ENGINE SETUP SU-27
Hi Guys,
I would like to know if anyone has any experience with asymmetric engine setups? I'm keen to purchase a FeiBao SU-27. My only problem is I don't have two engines to suit but I have a perfectly good 160.
Would it be possible to fly this model with an offset engine setup? Or is this a really bad idea? Should I be looking into modifying so I could mount the engine in the centre?
If there is anyone out there with an offset engine setup are you using a gyro on rudder or have an offset tailpipe to counter the swing?
Cheers,
Paul
I would like to know if anyone has any experience with asymmetric engine setups? I'm keen to purchase a FeiBao SU-27. My only problem is I don't have two engines to suit but I have a perfectly good 160.
Would it be possible to fly this model with an offset engine setup? Or is this a really bad idea? Should I be looking into modifying so I could mount the engine in the centre?
If there is anyone out there with an offset engine setup are you using a gyro on rudder or have an offset tailpipe to counter the swing?
Cheers,
Paul
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RE: ASYMMETRIC ENGINE SETUP SU-27
Paul,
Mike Selby has been working on an F-111 with a similar configuration, he originally built it as twin-turbine and then converted it to a single asymmetric setup. See this thread:
[link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8933867]http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8933867[/link]
In his case the engine outlets are much closer to center, so you would probably have to consider if it would work for your SU-27. Mike is a great engineer and a master builder, and would probably welcome a question or two from you.
Dave McQueeney
Mike Selby has been working on an F-111 with a similar configuration, he originally built it as twin-turbine and then converted it to a single asymmetric setup. See this thread:
[link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8933867]http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8933867[/link]
In his case the engine outlets are much closer to center, so you would probably have to consider if it would work for your SU-27. Mike is a great engineer and a master builder, and would probably welcome a question or two from you.
Dave McQueeney
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RE: ASYMMETRIC ENGINE SETUP SU-27
Paul, I flew an Avonds F15 for years with a P120 in one side and the fuel tank in the other, you couldn't tell.
People went potty when I said on this forum I intended to fly my Fei Bao 1:7 F15E with a P160 in one side and a G Booster 160 in the other, again, you cannot tell.
press on m
People went potty when I said on this forum I intended to fly my Fei Bao 1:7 F15E with a P160 in one side and a G Booster 160 in the other, again, you cannot tell.
press on m
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RE: ASYMMETRIC ENGINE SETUP SU-27
Its been done successfully with a number of models F-15's Mig-29's so no reason why not with the SU-27, and no need for gyro's either. Not a bad idea actually I was going to do a twin install but I might seriously have a closer look into doing the same single set up for our demo model SU-27 and use a single Merlin M-160
Cheers- Marty
Cheers- Marty
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RE: ASYMMETRIC ENGINE SETUP SU-27
Heres a video of Hekko Gartners Fiber Classics Mig-29 with a single Booster 160 installed just to prove the theory. No reason the Mig 29 and SU-27 should not perform very similar with the single install I reckon
http://www.rcuvideos.com/video/Mig-2...ti-Colored-Smo
http://www.rcuvideos.com/video/Mig-2...ti-Colored-Smo
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RE: ASYMMETRIC ENGINE SETUP SU-27
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Heres a video of Hekko Gartners Fiber Classics Mig-29 with a single Booster 160 installed just to prove the theory. No reason the Mig 29 and SU-27 should not perform very similar with the single install I reckon
http://www.rcuvideos.com/video/Mig-2...ti-Colored-Smo
Heres a video of Hekko Gartners Fiber Classics Mig-29 with a single Booster 160 installed just to prove the theory. No reason the Mig 29 and SU-27 should not perform very similar with the single install I reckon
http://www.rcuvideos.com/video/Mig-2...ti-Colored-Smo
-Jorden