FunJet

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_
• Length: 29.52" (750mm)
• Airfoils: Airfoil: Semi-symmetrical, mid wing at the fuselage sides

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

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.

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

• Modifying the motor cowling to increase airflow
• Adding prop spacers to move prop further back
• Mounting a MicroDan 2505 Brushless Outrunner

Photos

Included Motor Mount

Example of high visibility paint job

Idea for wing tip skid

Misc Notes

• Multiplex FunJet Instruction Manual - English
• Multiplex FunJet Instruction Manual - Original Multilanguage
• Painting Elapor should be primed [primer]

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