FunJet

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Multiplex FunJet

The MultiPlex FunJet is an electric pusher-prop jet made of very durable Elapor Particle Foam Construction. It offers plenty of room internally for avionics in an attractive package.

Features

  • Suggested Retail Price of $65 USD
  • Elapor Particle Foam construction
  • Assembles in minutes with only Medium CA glue
  • Fiberglass Wing Spar
  • Moderately priced
  • Detachable canopy for access to internals
  • Plastic Motor Mount
  • Wide flight speed envelope (slow without stalling, through fast)

Specifications

  • Wingspan: 31.29" (795mm)
  • Wing Area: 232 sq in (15 sq dm)
  • Weight: 21oz (620g) _all up_
  • Weight w/o powerplant (for estimation): 330g
  • Length: 29.52" (750mm)
  • Airfoils: Airfoil: Semi-symmetrical, mid wing at the fuselage sides

Payload Area

  • Fuselage is 1.60" (40.6mm) wide x 20" long

Recommended Setups

Manufacturer Recommendation

Remember this is a hot sport plane so the manufacturers recommendation reflects typical desired performance and may not be the best match for UAV operations.

  • Motor: Himax HB2815-3000 Brushless Motor
  • Battery: 3S1P 2100-3200mah LiPo
  • Servos: 2 Nano sized (HS-55)

Group Member Setups

Martin

  • Motor: AXI 2212/26
  • Battery: 3S1P 2100mAh LiPo
  • Prop: 9x6

Matthew Currie

Multiplex FunJet
Multiplex FunJet
Multiplex FunJet
  • Motor: AXI 2212/26
  • Battery: LiPower Lites 3S1P 2100mAh 18C LiPo
  • Prop: APC 9x6E (checked to draw ~ 11.5A)
  • Receiver: Berg 4L
  • Servos: 2x Hitec HS-55

Servos

Multiplex calls for 2 Hitec HS-55 or 2 HS-65 servos

Hitec HS-55

  • MSRP: $13 USD
  • Torque: 13/16 oz/in @ 4.8/6.0v
  • Speed: 0.09/0.08 seconds/ 60deg @ 4.8/6.0v
  • Weight: 0.29 oz (7.8g)
  • Size: 0.9 x 0.46 x 0.95"

Hitec HS-65HB

  • MSRP:
  • Motor Type: 3 Pole Ferrite
  • Bearing Type: Top Ball Bearing
  • Torque 4.8/6.0v: 22 / 26 oz (1.6 / 1.9 kg.)
  • Speed 4.8/6.0v: 0.16 / 0.13 second
  • Size: 0.9"x 0.5"x 0.9" (24 x 12 x 24m)
  • Weigh : 0.39oz. 11.2 g.

Recommended Motors

Himax HB2815-3000 Brushless Motor

PDF Datasheet

  • MSRP $69.95 USD
  • Dimensions: 27mm x 38mm
  • Weight: 86g
  • KV: 3000
  • Max Amps: 30A
  • Max Watts: 275W

Online Discussion on FunJet topics

Photos

Included Motor Mount
Example of high visibility paint job
Idea for wing tip skid

Misc Notes

  • Fiberglass wing spar: 22.5" (571mm) x .25" (6.35mm)