plane_freek

I am getting a Carl Goldberg Tiger 2 this weekend, what would be the best engine for it?

Tall Paul

I had very good success with an OS 60 FP in mine.
Something more than a .46, less than a .65.

JPMacG

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I have the 40 size Tiger 2. It was a kit so maybe it is lighter than the ARF version (?).

I flew it for several years with an OS40FX. It was enough power but not great. After the 40FX blew its liner I put in a Magnum 46XLS and the extra power is nice. I don't think I'd want a 60 in mine. It would need a lot of lead in the tail and the good flight qualities of the Tiger might be affected (heavier wing loading, etc).

I think you be happy with any ball bearing 46 such as TT Pro 46, OS 46FX/AX or Magnum 46XLS. It also balances well with those engines.

plane_freek

how do u think an evolution 46 would do?

bingo field

That should do just fine, buy several different diameter and pitch props to see which one works best for you.

plane_freek

alright thanks

GoMike

Any 46 ball bearing engine will pull this plane around with authority. I have an OS 70FS on mine and it weighs 5.5 lbs with that motor. It flies like a rocket, will take off in 10 - 15 feet if I want it to, and will go straight up out of sight. I don't do much flying at full throttle. You're probably gonna love how this airplane flies.

--Mike--

plane_freek

so this is a fast plane?

Tall Paul

It can be..
Depends on how much grunt you install.
It needn't fly WFO ALL the time....

MrSteve09

Dear Plane Freek,...

You never mentioned if you were looking for a two cylce or four stroke for your Tiger 2. I "assembled" the Tiger 2 ARF and installed a Saito 72 in mine. This combination worked very nicely. I competed in Sportsman Pattern with this airplane and did very well.

You will absolutely love this airplane!!

Sincerely,
Steve T.

P.S. I just read a review of the O.S. 70 FL in RCM. If you are on a budget, the 70 FL may get you into a four stroke at a reasonable price.

JPMacG

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What's up with your rudder? That looks to be about 3 X the surface area of the standard Tiger rudder.

krossk

My Feedback: (27)

Looks normal to me. The stock T2 does have a decent size rudder.

knightmagic

My Feedback: (1)

Put a os.46 ax in mine although I would be interested to know my arf came with firewall glued in backwards so had to do modificattions so before you start work on it lookat it closely

PiedmontQC

I had a kit built Tiger 2 from 1995 thru 2004. It flew nice with a SuperTiger GS45.
A 10x7 prop gave high speed, with an 11x4 it flew nice and slow. It spent it's final
days with an O.S. 40LA and needed a very long take off run, but it did fly.
Years of abuse and hasty repairs brought it's weight up, and caused massive
misalignment. Yet it still flew Ok. I'd be a bit concerned about propeller to ground
clearance with a fourstroke. Mine had barely enough with an 11 inch prop.

AL

MinnFlyer

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I'll go with the majority here - A good BB 46 like the Evolution or TT pro, or a 70ish 4-stroke

Either will be ideal