Skymaster F/A-18F Super Hornet build thread - Page 1
My Skymaster Super Bug build project for 2008.
This F/A-18F is a 2-seater version with full rivet details and panel lines, lightweight and strong. Currently sourcing for the right paint scheme to go with it. It is affectionately called the SuperBug or Rhino (Due to safety requirements onboard carrier operations and communications).
Overall dimensions:
Total measured length from nose to end of elevators : 96 "(2438mm). Wingspan : 67' (1690mm).
AUW without fuel : 35.2 lbs (16 kg)
Powerplant : TJT3000 - 30 lbs / 13.6 kg thrust @ 124,000 rpm
Full details of this Skymaster jet weblink below:
http://www.skymasterjet.com/f18e.htm
Video of real SuperBug below...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yz7FbYPYnM
Video of my TJT3000 turbine bench-test, originally mounted on F-15 jet.
http://media.putfile.com/TJT3000-Eagle-bench-run-video
Maiden flight video...
http://www.rcuvideos.com/video/Skymaster-FA18-Super-Hornet-Mai
Total measured length is 96" (2438mm).
Big LEX on the super hornet.
Air brakes.
Carbon cross-spar.
Thick carbon baseplate for landing gear retracts.
Aeropoxy used throughout.
Right elevator with panel lines and rivet details.
Super Hornet landed at the Singapore Airshow 2008! Low-vis DiamondBack! So Cool!!!
Right wing.
This is the real one.
This is the R/C version. Can't tell can you? LOL!
Time to fire up my TJT3000 mirco-turbine.
All is well with my TJT3000 engine :)
