R/C XB-70-ish mini rocket glider

[burkefj]

Another prototype for a mini R/C rocket glider, 23" long, 15.5" wingspan, for 18mm D2.3 longburn Aerotech motors, 140 grams or just under 5 oz rtf. I should have the reloads by the end of next week and I can test fly this along with my Star Clipper mini.







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[David_Stack]

Curious as to what the underside looks like... I can't imagine the servos are in the body tube with linkage running to the elevons, but that wing looks awfully thin for installing the servos outboard.

 

[burkefj]

There's a recess cut on each side of the body tube and slide into those pockets and they glue to the underside of the wing with just part of the servo and the control arm exposed. The photo below is for my x15 kit but it mounts the same way

 

[aerostadt]

The decals look good especially for the windshield. I wonder if this design would be good for a scale-up to a H13 motor or maybe not because of no dihedral on the wing.

 

[burkefj]

The CG on this model is a little bit more forward than the others that I've upscaled so I would think it would wind up heavier.

The decals look good especially for the windshield. I wonder if this design would be good for a scale-up to a H13 motor or maybe not because of no dihedral on the wing.

 

[burkefj]

Flew Great!

 

[Brian V]

All of your 18mm RG’s are you looking good. I guess I’m going have to save up and get them too

 

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[Aeronerd]

Really awesome looking bird. Flies great too.