eTurbax EDF system for a U-2???
 

Does anyone have any experience with the eTurbax system offered by Jet Hangar??? I was thinking of designing a U-2 airframe around the system because it seems to put out close to the same amount for thrust as the BVM unit for a much lower cost. I plan on building a plug so I can make fiberglass fuses. I expect the wingspan to be around 100 inches. Please let me know what you guys think.

RE: eTurbax EDF system for a U-2???
 

Funkworks, i'm sure the JHH fan is ok. If you want the same power but lighter setup you can go with the Aeronaut T/F 4000. 120mm fan all carbon fiber and light as a feather. Power it with the Neumotor 1912-1Y motor and Castle 110 hv esc. This is a 3000 watt setup on 10 lipo at 5000 mah. 10-11lbs thust and impressive top end. The man to talk to is Chris True. Doug

RE: eTurbax EDF system for a U-2???
 

You might want to check out the United Hobbies 5"-I bought one to experiment with but haven't matched it up to a motor it, as yet. I have a 104" U2/TR1 on the bench about 60% done. I have a WeMoTec Midi with an Aveox/Phoenix 60 I want to try in it. I originally built the fuse around a Turbax/Rossi combo, which at that scale, makes the fuselage larger than scale. I think for a 100", the Midi size might work out better. Just my opinion. Bill

RE: eTurbax EDF system for a U-2???
 

Thanks for all the info guys. I will look into both. This will be my first EDF project or jet for that matter. I plan on getting a cheap foam jet to play around with while Im building this one. I was estimating the model weight to be about 10-12lbs so the Aeronaut would be more than enough. I liked the BVM unit but it was just too expensive and seemed like an overkill since Im really looking for a decent system that will get my bird off the ground and fly a basic traffic pattern.

Bill...do you have any pics of your project???

Rene