Built from Topflite Gold Edition kit

NICd Power

LiPo Power

Airframe

Wingspan

82.5in

82.5in

Weight

10lb

8lb 10oz

Wing Area

750sq ins

750sq ins

Wing Loading

30.7oz/sq ft

26.5oz/sq ft

Power System

Motor

2 x Astro 035 and 3.33:1 MEC gearbox

2 x Astro 035 and 3.00:1 MEC gearbox

Battery

18 x 2400mah NiCd

5 x 3700mah LiPo

Propeller

Graupner 3-blade 10" x 7"

Graupner 3-blade 10" x 7"

Performance

7200rpm at 27amps

7000rpm at 27amps

Power loading

53W/lb

55W/lb

Calculated Thrust

5lb 11oz

5lb 8oz

Note: Power system was originally two 16 turn car motors, wired in series with MEC Superboxes (4.29:1). Upgraded to Astro 035s after 5 flights. See Log Book for details.