This Tianyao Jets F/A-18F is scale model of the former Boeing F/A-18F tandem seat Super Hornet fighter jet. Beautifully painted and clear coated in several color schemes. Featuring an electric retractible gear, brakes, and a detailed cockpit. Features of this model include:
- Composite fiberglass construction
- Bifuricated pipe
- molded plywood equipment tray for clean electronic installation
- 3 fuel tanks for a total of 3.8 liters (2x 850ml, 1x 2150ml)
- Scale-like CNC hydraulic dampened servoless retractable landing gear
- JP Hobby Gear controller
- Electric brakes with JP Hobby gyro brake controller
- PNP option includes MJ HV servos
- basic LED lights
- Detailed cockpit
- Pilot RC Taxi/Overflow tank capable vents
- Sport-scale one piece gear doors for simplicity
- plywood CG balance reference tool included
This is a nice flying scale aircraft. It is capable of fast flight, scale photo passes, and scale aerobatic maneuvers. We recommend flying this aircraft with a 14-16n turbine engine. It can be flown comfortably on a 12n but would probably require a paved runway. This aircraft was tested by us with an 14.2kg (K142) engine.
This model can be purchased as both an ARF or Turbine Ready-PNP . Turbine ready PNP will require your turbine engine, associated engine accessories, receiver, and batteries. Your battery size may vary with optional accessories installed.
ARF version only includes hardware, exhaust pipe, fuel tanks, servo extensions, landing gear, brakes, and JP controllers.
Smoke system can be added special order for additional fee. Customized paint colors and livery can be done for an additional fee. For custom livery or smoke system, please email us for a quote.
We offer spare parts support for this aircraft. Please email us for any spare parts requests.
All ARF Versions are PRE-ORDER at this time. The following PNP versions are PRE-ORDER: Top Gun, Canadian, and Silver Eagles. Blue Angels and Royal Maces PNP are in-stock. We can take a 50% deposit to arrange order, and final 50% due when the kit is ready to ship. Deposits must be arranged.
This model currently ships free from either our USA location or our China Warehouse depending on varient ordered. Please allow for up to 3-5 days handling and 7-10 business days for delivery if shipped from the USA. Please email us at Sales@nova-jets.com to confirm where it will ship from. Orders that need to be manufactored may take up to 3 months.
Specs:
| Wingspan | 1506mm |
| Length | 2100mm |
| Flying Weight | 15kg-33bs |
| PNP Servo | MJ brushless/HV/HQ or RCOMG HV/HQ (default MJ unless user specifies different servo for custom order) |
| Retract System | JP Hobby Servoless CNC metal retracts |
| Main Fuel Tank | 2x 850cc 1x 2150cc (3850cc total) |
| Header Fuel Tank/UAT | 160cc |
| Recommended Turbine Engine | 12-16kg thrust |