Similar planes specs

The fact of not having a single idea about how radio controlled planes work, an inner study is required. Several features and specifications of these planes are going to be compared from existing planes that match the glider type.

Looking around the most famous websites for RC planes, there are a few that have the most similar configuration. It doesn’t matter if they are not designed for FPV because this is not such a difficult implementation to a glider compared to taking an FPV plane and transforming it into a powered glider.

This large powered glider (2.4 m):

Airfield Giant Glider
www.nitroplanes.com/95a289-giantglider-kit.html
Flight test VIDEO with explanations: youtu.be/WagA3Ywvo40

·        Wingspan: 2400 mm

·        Length: 1518 mm

·        Flying weight: 2250 – 2300 g

·        Propeller version:

o   Motor:  Out runner brushless AT3010-920KV

o   ESC: 40A Brushless ESC

o   Servo: 17g*6

o   Propeller: 8*6inch

·        Ducted fan version (much more power):

o   Motor:  Out runner brushless D2830B-3000KV;

o   ESC: 40A Brushless ESC

o   Servo: 17g*6

o   Ducted Fan: 65mm

Another one but smaller (1.4 m):

Airfield Wingsurfer X2
www.nitroplanes.com/36a11-wingsurfer-x2-aagreen-rtf-24g.html

Material: EPO
Wingspan: 1400 mm
Length: 915 mm
Wing area: 26 dm²
Wing load: 25 g/dm²
Flying weight: 650 g
Thrust force: 600 g
Drive system: 2627 KV1950 Outrunner Brushless Motor
LiPo battery: 3S 11.1V 1300mAh
ESC: 20ABrushless speed controller
Servo: 4*9g servos
Propeller: 5*5 (3-Blade)
Control system: 4CH 2.4GHz Multifunctional Transmitter

An intermediate wingspan plane (2 m):

Aerosky Robosurfer
http://www.nitroplanes.com/05a81-robosurfer-rtf-24g.html

Material: Durable EPO
Wing span: 2000 mm
Length: 1350 mm
Weight: 1350 g
Height: 285 mm
Total surface area: approx. 46.3 dm²
Prop Size: 8*7  2 Blade
Transmitter: 6CH
Battery:11.1v 2200mAh(20C)  (Li-polymer battery Maximum 11.1v(3s) 8000mAh battery)
Servo:6*17g,1.8kg/cm,0.18s/60
Motor:3536-KV1200 Powerful Out runner Brushless Motor
ESC: 30A Brushless ESC

Same wingspan (2 m) but with an EDF (electric ducted fan):

Art-Tech ASK-21
www.nitroplanes.com/at-21337-ask21-jet-rtf-24g.html

Wingspan: 2000 mm
Length: 1000 mm
Aerofoil: RG-15
Weight: 965 g
R/C System: EFLY-4BⅡ 2.4GHz
Motor: AE2810 out runner brushless, KV4100, improved 64 ducted fan
ESC: 40A brushless
Battery: 11.1V，1800mAh/3s Li-Po
Servo: 9g×4

The largest (2.5 m) but with front motor:

Art-Tech Diamond 2500
http://www.nitroplanes.com/at-22093-diamond2500-rtf-24g.html

Wing span: 2500 mm
Length: 1500 mm
Wing Area: 55 dm²
Wing loading: 35g/dm²
Weight: 1900 g
Thrust rate: 0.85
Time for staying in the sky: > 30mins
Motor: Out runner brushless motor C3720
Battery: Li-Po battery 11.1V,2200 mAh 20c
ESC: 40A
Receiver: 6CH 2.4Ghz
Transmitter: 4 CH 2.4Ghz
Material: All in EPO but for the spinner cone (ABS+Al and folding propeller)

An example of a wide wingspan (2.45 m) with elevator in wing:

Air Wing Pioneer
www.nitroplanes.com/36a01-2450-pioneer-white-arf.html

Material: EPO
Wingspan: 2450 mm
Length: 800 mm

Motor: 3536-KV1000 Brushless Outrunner Motor 

ESC: 40A

Servo: 5x 9g servos

Propeller: 2-bladed Folding Prop
Battery: 11.1V, 3S 2600mAh 25C Li-polymer and Lipo Charger
Control system: 4 CH 2.4GHz Transmitter and Receiver

Long flight (1 h) glider (2 m):

Art-Tech Minimoa

www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__12885__Minimoa_Motor_Glider_EPO_2000mm_PNF_.html

DST-1200 Outrunner Brushless Motor

Long flight time clocked at 1 hour

Light weight EPO Foam Body

Battery 11.1v 3s 1300mAh

Length: 980 mm

Wingspan: 2000 mm

Weight 720 g

Servos 9g*4

ESC 20A

Wing has twin reinforcing spars and 1 cross member spar.

A Reaper-like plane (2.5 m):

Reaper drone
www.nitroplanes.com/projet-drone-2500mm-kit.html

Wingspan: 2500 mm

Weight: 2500 ~ 2700 g

Length: 1080 mm

Wing Area: 32.5 dm2

Wing Loading: 76 ~ 83g/dm²

Airfoil: Eppler 374 Modify

Motor Diameter: 38 ~ 42 mm

ESC: 40 ~ 50A

Propeller: 2 Blade 11x6 ~ 12x8 3 Blade 9x6 ~11x6

Battery: LiPo 3S/3500mAh ~ 4S/4000mAh
Reinforced carbon fiber wing structure

Another front propeller (2 m):

Phase 3 Phoenix II
www.hobbypeople.net/index.php/rc-planes/airplanes/rc-gliders/phase-3-phoenix-ii-epp-glider-kit-w-bl-motor-and-prop.html

Wing Span: 2.02 mm

Length: 1.21 mm

Flying Weight: 950 g approx.

18A BL ESC

11.1 V  1500-2200 battery
9g Servos (4)
EPP

A very strong plane (2 m):

Phoenix 2000
www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=17227

Wingspan: 2 m
Length: 1160 mm
Flying weight: 980 g
Servos: 4 x 9g
Motor: Brushless 2815/1050Kv with a 3mm shaft
ESC: 30A
4 x 9g Servos
Battery: LiPoly 1300~1800mAh 3S
Main wing requires 1 servo per aileron, possibility of adding flaps, the two wing halves have a carbon fiber rod, wings and tail are made from tough EPO foam, the fuselage is made from a really strong blow molded nylon skin (more expensive).

The most expensive and heavier due to design and performance (2.16 m):

Multiplex Solius
www.hobbypeople.net/index.php/rc-planes/airplanes/rc-gliders/multiplex-solius-glider-rr-w-power-pack.html

3516-0850 Brushless Motor
40 Amp ESC

4 nano-servos and 12 x 6 Folding Propeller

Weight: 1450 g

Length: 1100 mm

Wingspan: 2159 mm

Wing Area: 40.7 cm²

Wing Loading: 35.6 g/dm²

One 3S 2200mAh LiPo battery + charger

Innovative tubular spar technology makes the wing impervious to stress

A fast sailplane (2 m):

SMM Raptor 2000
www.hobbypeople.net/index.php/rc-planes/airplanes/rc-gliders/smm-raptor-2000-powered-sailplane-with-electronics-package.html

Fiberglass fuselage, wing features molded leading edge and built-up trailing edge

9g micro servos x 6

1000kv brushless motor w/folding propeller

40 Amp Brushless ESC

3S 11.1V 2200mAh LiPo Battery

Wingspan: 2000 mm

Length: 1060 mm

Wing Type: S-4083

Wing Area: 32 dm²

Wing Loading: 25 to 35 g/dm²

Flying Weight: 800 g

5-Channel (extra flaps)