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R/C Harrier?
shonen_red
Metro Manila, Philippines
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Posted: Thursday, June 26, 2003 - 11:21 PM UTC
Someone says there are R/C's for different kinds of AC's. The only problem is the Harrier. Is there an R/C for this dude? Can you give me the pics? Can it still do it's VTOL and STOL? How bout the camera? Has it have a HUD just like the real thing so you can feel the action?
TwistedFate
Virginia, United States
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Posted: Friday, June 27, 2003 - 01:53 AM UTC
While I don't know about the Harrier in particular I do know about R/C planes. Most are prop planes. You can get prop driven versions of airplanes that are jet powered in real life. A complete set up will cost anywhere from $300-750 USD. If a Harrier exists here it will not have V/STOL.
There are also jet powered R/C planes that actually use miniature turbine engines. These are high powered, high speed aircraft that are not for beginners and require a lot of free airspace to operate. A V/STOL Harrier may be possible using this setup. They have a swing wing F-14 so the ability is there, but the turbine may not be up to a V/STOL role. A complete set up for one of these will run $4000 and up.
Some have onboard cameras but you would have to add that yourself as they usually do not have one included.
Here is a link to the California R/C Jet Asssociation for more info: http://www.crcja.org/
There are also jet powered R/C planes that actually use miniature turbine engines. These are high powered, high speed aircraft that are not for beginners and require a lot of free airspace to operate. A V/STOL Harrier may be possible using this setup. They have a swing wing F-14 so the ability is there, but the turbine may not be up to a V/STOL role. A complete set up for one of these will run $4000 and up.
Some have onboard cameras but you would have to add that yourself as they usually do not have one included.
Here is a link to the California R/C Jet Asssociation for more info: http://www.crcja.org/
shonen_red
Metro Manila, Philippines
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Posted: Friday, June 27, 2003 - 02:17 AM UTC
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While I don't know about the Harrier in particular I do know about R/C planes. Most are prop planes. You can get prop driven versions of airplanes that are jet powered in real life. A complete set up will cost anywhere from $300-750 USD. If a Harrier exists here it will not have V/STOL.
There are also jet powered R/C planes that actually use miniature turbine engines. These are high powered, high speed aircraft that are not for beginners and require a lot of free airspace to operate. A V/STOL Harrier may be possible using this setup. They have a swing wing F-14 so the ability is there, but the turbine may not be up to a V/STOL role. A complete set up for one of these will run $4000 and up.
Some have onboard cameras but you would have to add that yourself as they usually do not have one included.
Here is a link to the California R/C Jet Asssociation for more info: http://www.crcja.org/
I'm aware of the price and it's hell. Just want to know if there's a thing. It would be perfect for spying and quick escape ulike R/C choppers and it is a nice thing to look at
airwarrior
New Jersey, United States
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Posted: Friday, September 19, 2003 - 10:56 AM UTC
I actually fly these things,and If you like your plane,your gonna have to learn how to fly it,I can't tell you how many first time flyers say they don't want any help,or thier first flight with no instructor and end up doing the walk of loss...SO I suggest you get a trainer first,find the nearest club near you,and get an instructor,people who don't do this end up being a danger to themselfs and the people around them. try here for trainers,also if you have never built something like this,tyr an RTF (ready to fly,or in flight talk RTC,ready to crash ) towerhobbies
thenamshow
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Posted: Tuesday, October 21, 2003 - 12:53 PM UTC
I have a trainer its a hobbico super star i go to the flying felid with airworrer all the time, or dave, if your new get a trainer i segest mine it flys great u can find it at towerhobbies.com its a RTF so begginers this is a great buy for you at $250.00 until next time Later