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51in Aerobatic Airplane Series Sabre-X ARF

SKU: VHB-PL-1499
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Balsa and light plywood construction, with carbon fiber reinforcements.
Wingspan: 51.2in(1300mm)
Length: 52.3in(1300mm)
Wing Area: 641.7sq in(41.4sq dm)
Flying Weight: 3.5lb (1700g)
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The ValueHobby 's 51in aerobatic series are specifically designed for the 3D aerobatic flying enthusiast. Sabre-X is built from the balsa and light weight plywood, and covered in a transparent trim scheme that show off the structure's fine workmanship. Carbon fiber reinforcements are used in the frame to reduce weight and greatly improve rigidity. High quality hardware is included.

Great care is taken to keep the weight of the airframe down to maximize performance, and the result is a plane that is as light and capable as any in its class, but still being offered at a very budget friendly price.

This plane is an ARF and does not include any electronics.

Specifications:

  • Wingspan: 51.2in(1300mm)
  • Length: 52.3in(1300mm)
  • Wing Area: 641.7sq in(41.4sq dm)
  • Flying Weight: 3.75lb(1700g)

Setup Recommended:

  • Brushless Motor: G25 (3548-850KV)
  • ESC: 60A ESC
  • Battery(LIPO): 2200mAh 4S 35C
  • Prop: 13 X 6.5 14 X 7
  • Servos: 4 Mini servos

Link to RC Groups discussion

SKU VHB-PL-1499
Lenth(in) 52
Material Balsa/Plywood
Type Aerobatic
Wingspan(in) 51
Size Class .15-size

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Overall
Phil
Great looking and flying Plane! and such Quality! for the money!(Posted on January 25, 2013)
This Plane showed up on the door step (fast shipping btw) and I was blown away when I opened the box! The covering looked flawless and the quality of the construction looked very well done! well worth a 119 bucks! Instructions could be a little better, but I've built many models so it wasn't that big of a challange for me. It came with quality hardware and a stout landing gear. and the best part is when you fly it! WOW! this badboy fly's better than any 3D'er I've ever flown! Just learning 3D and I feel like this is the one to learn on. so easy to take off & land, and very floaty & docile, but yet it can be fast too! it is easy to hover and doing harriers. would highly recommend. just research your setup. it like's good digital MG servo's. add to cart now! you won't regret it!

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NJSwede
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes

Should be in every 3D hangar(Posted on December 23, 2012)
I can't believe no one has reviewed this yet. This plane should be in the hangar of any RC pilot that's getting into 3D. The plane has an incredibly stable and docile post stall, making it the perfect plane after a foamie trainer. Hovers and harriers are super simple and harrier turns are almost completely free of wing drop tendencies. The plane does most of the spins pretty well, but the energy is a bit lower than the "exreme" models. For someone just getting into 3D, this isn't necessary a bad thing.

Sport flying and pattern aerobatics are equally easy to pull off. Just dial your rates down and do nice flowing lines with ease.

The only issue during the build is assembling the elevator halves. It takes some patience and care, but if you follow the instructions you should be fine. Also, make sure you have a long-stemmed hex driver for installing the landing gear, as the screws go deep in the bowels of the plane.

Overall, this is an amazing value for the price and should be in every beginner to intermediary 3D pilot's hangar.

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Configuration Product Quantity SKU
Radio 4 channel or more 1  
Motor GForce G25 Brushless Outrunner Motor (3548 KV850) 1 SAT-MT-1882
ESC Hobbywing Platinum 60A PRO Brushless ESC with UBEC 1 HWG-SC-0242
Battery(LiPO) GForce Elite Series 35C 2200mAh 3S11.1V 1 FLM-LP-1322
GForce Elite Series 35C 2200mAh 4S14.8V 1 FLM-LP-1321
Prop Size APC 14X7 1 XYH-MP-0445
Charger GT POWER X-CHARGER C6 6S LiPO Charger 1 GTP-CH-0336
Servos Power HD 1711MG Metal Gear Mini Servo 4 PHD-SV-0366