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Old 09-19-2002 | 02:23 PM
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Default Diablotin or U Can Do 3d?

Diablotin or U Can Do 3d?

I'm ready to buy a 3d airplane. I've narrowed down my choices to the Diablotin and the U-Can-Do-3D.

It seems that the Diablotin is lighter and can do 3d with a .40-.46. Here are the specs:

Wingspan:61"
Wing Area: 924 sq. in.
Length: 65.5"
Weight: 4.5 lbs.
Wing Loading: 11 oz/sq ft


Here is my math for the Diablotin

Diablotin - $269
O.S. .46FX $109
Servos 5@ $14 = $70
Receiver Battery $19
Prop n Spinner $6
12.75 x 3.75
Receiver HT
Super Slim 8ch $60
TOTAL======= $533

Here is my math for the U Can Do 3D

U Can Do 3D $190
O.S. .91 FX $199
Servos 6@$14 = $84
Receiver Battery $19
Prop n Spinner $6
Receiver HT
Super Slim 8ch $60
TOTAL=======$558

Wingspan: 65"
Wing Area: 1024 sq in
Length: 68"
Weight: 7.75 lb
Wing Loading: 16-17 oz/sq ft

So my senses tell me to go with the Diablotin. Is there any benefit that I'm over looking?

It would seem better to stay with a .40 size airplane. The engines are cheaper and fuel consumption will be less.

What should I do?