RE: Skymaster F16 with P180?
Hi Anurag!
I have had 2 SM F-16 1:6 models, the first one flew about 150 flights with a GBooster 160 turbine, and I just loved it. I did not have any ordnance
on the plane, but I did have lights, afterburner ring and water injection for the AB, so it was quite heavy, about 46 LB. I changed to a P180 (the original
one) because I wanted better verticals and better high alpha capabilities. This turbine is now in my second F-16, and it has more that enough power, I
can do almost unlimited verticals. I still carry about 1/2 liter of water on takeoff, have large batteries and the weight is about 50 LB, but it seems to suit
this model just fine. The UC is probably the best ever made for a model plane, and will take a lot of beating before it gives up. I did put in a new and
larger pipe for the 180.
I have hardly ever flown full speed with the P180 unless I take off or pull hard up, so I still get approx 9 minutes of flying time with the 3 original tanks.
It's a reliable and great turbine and a fantastic plane, so a great combo!
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Good luck!
Tor