Description
The Wright Brothers, Kelly Johnson, Willy Messerschmitt, Igor Sikorsky, R.J. Mitchell, Burt Rutan. Not every contributor to aviation history has enjoyed the same notoriety as these innovators, but Freewing are proud to celebrate the engineer Alexander Lippisch, by producing the world's first and only Lippisch P.15 flying wing concept jet! Envisioned by Lippisch in 1944 as a jet powered version of his innovative rocket propelled Me-163 Komet, the P.15 would have taken the Komet concept even further, utilizing a blend of all-new and reused parts from the He-162 and Bf-109. Repurposing the Bf-109's landing gear allowed the P.15 to take off and land conventionally, compared to the rocket sled and skid landed Me-163. Optimized for affordability and easy flight behavior, our intent in developing Freewing's 64mm ParkJet series also seeks to illuminate rare and overlooked aircraft, and the P.15 is our first in this effort! Join us in celebrating Alexander Lippisch and his innovative P.15 flying wing!
The Freewing 64mm P.15 continues the ParkJet series following the incredibly popular F-8 Crusader and F-105 Thunderchief. After two American fighter jets, we're changing things up to spotlight the excellent characteristics of an Axis-designed flying wing from the Second World War. Compared to the F-8 and F-105, the P.15 is even more stable, more potentially acrobatic, and more efficient. In ideal conditions, its low wing loading can allow for 50% longer flight times on the same battery with throttle management.
Aside from having a very low stall speed which will appeal to beginner pilots looking to fly slower and learn to fly an EDF, the P.15 also has lots of high speed potential for advanced pilots who are more comfortable with lighting fast rolls, snaps, and tumbles! The cockpit has even been designed to accommodate a micro FPV camera, or for recording your flight with a standalone camera such as the RunCam or Mobius. We are thrilled with the wide flight envelope of this model and its perfect marriage balancing fidelity to a scale jet's appearance and an RC flying wing's all-aroundeasy factor
FEATURES:
Durable EPO foam and reinforced construction
Flying wing characteristics: stable slow flight and fast forward flight
Never modeled in foam before, celebrating the jet version of the Me-163
Realistic shape and detailing
Dynamically balanced 5 Blade EDF fan for efficient power
Minimal assembly
Optional steerable landing gear (sold separately)
INCLUDES:
Freewing Lippisch P.15 64mm EDF Jet - PNP
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:
Wingspan: 750mm / 29.5in
Length: 495mm / 19.5in
Weight (w/o battery): 260g / 9.17oz
CG (Center of Gravity): 58mm (refer to manual for visual of precise measuring location)
Power System: 2627-4500kV Brushless Outrunner Motor
Electronic Speed Control: 30A, XT60 Connector
Propeller / EDF: 64mm 5-Blade EDF
Servos:
9g digital standard with 300mm lead : left elevon, right elevon
Ailerons: Elevons
Elevator: Elevons
Rudder: No
Flaps: No
Lights: No
Hinge Type: Foam
Material: EPO Foam
Skill Level: Intermediate
Build Time: 1 Hour
Recommended Environment: Outdoor
Needed To Complete
4 Channel radio - select a minimum 4 channel radio
4 Channel receiver - select a minimum 4 channel receiver
3 Cell 11.1V 1000 - 2200 mAh Li-Po Battery with XT60 Connector
3 Cell compatible battery charger