Big question before i buy !
03-11-2005 | 01:01 PM
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From: fort myers, FL
Big question before i buy !
OK i seen a Chip Hyde CAP-X ARF - 1.6 for sale for 299.00 SHIPPED , should i get hat OR the CAP 580 at my local hobby store for 200.00 ........something tells me that Chip Hyde for 299.00 is much better, other then that i cant see why is 100.00 more !! Let me know before i run to the bank , or hobby store !
Thanks a bunch !!!
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03-11-2005 | 03:00 PM
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From: Martinsville,
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RE: Big question before i buy !
As you can see, these are two totally different sized planes.
The Cap-X retails for $379 at chiphyde.com
Chip Hyde Cap-X
Wingspan: 74"
Length: 69"
Area: Approx. 1050 sq. in.
Weight: 10.5-??? lbs (note)
Engine: 1.6 c.i. - 50cc gas
Great Planes Matt Chapman Cap 580
Wingspan: 55.5" (1410mm)
Wing Area: 562.5 sq in (36.3 sq dm)
Weight: 6.75-7.5lb (3.1-3.4kg)
Wing Loading: 28-30 oz/sq ft (85-92 g/sq dm)
Length: 52.5" (1335mm)
Engine: .46-.61 cu in (7.5-10cc) 2-stroke OR
.52-.70 cu in (8.5-11.5cc) 4-stroke
The Cap-X retails for $379 at chiphyde.com
Chip Hyde Cap-X
Wingspan: 74"
Length: 69"
Area: Approx. 1050 sq. in.
Weight: 10.5-??? lbs (note)
Engine: 1.6 c.i. - 50cc gas
Great Planes Matt Chapman Cap 580
Wingspan: 55.5" (1410mm)
Wing Area: 562.5 sq in (36.3 sq dm)
Weight: 6.75-7.5lb (3.1-3.4kg)
Wing Loading: 28-30 oz/sq ft (85-92 g/sq dm)
Length: 52.5" (1335mm)
Engine: .46-.61 cu in (7.5-10cc) 2-stroke OR
.52-.70 cu in (8.5-11.5cc) 4-stroke
