Heavier, but it was all I had and I don't remember ever seeing someone crazy enough to try it. Not as heavy as I thought it would be though. I can even drill out some more material if needed. It's about 27 oz per sq ft which is a little heavy but should fly OK. Hideous? I'll have to agree but they all look like planes when they scream by at 50 ft at 70 MPH or more. I got the weedy for nothing, so I had to put it on something. As soon as Alberto gets outta here I'll give it go and post results.