Elster Jet: SU-30 2.8m (110in) Composite Jet

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Overview

Elster Jet has long been famous as the King of 3D jet airshows, especially with his big Su-30 delivering awesome performance and a gorgeous show display. As we know, Pilot-RC has been collaborating with Elster Jet since 2020, and now we are beginning production of the legendary Su-30 in a convenient new size with uncompromised performance.

It is built 100% from full carbon fibre with honeycomb construction and painted in-mold.

Pilot-RC proudly announce their SU-30 2.8m Elster Jet.

Specifications:

Model:	SU-30 Elster Jet
Wingspan:	75in (1.9m)
Length:	110in (2.8m)
Wing area:	– –
Weight:	34.3lbs (15.6kg) with JetCat P130 x2 turbine with smoke system

Features:

• German design, by Ralph and Enrico from Elster Jet
• New Quick Release wing and stabiliser
• Extremely lightweight full carbon and honeycomb construction especially designed for outstanding 3D performance
• Painted in the mold so super light
• Ultra light weight landing gear mounts
• Specially designed easy access to turbine for speedy installation
• Field setup can be done in seconds, thanks to the quick releases on the wings without the need for any tools, and the single elevator bolt accessed from the side
• Removable wing and elevator for easy transport

Please note that the SU30 is designed specifically for aerobatics and 3D vectored flight, with light weight being key. It is not designed to be used as a full power, high speed race plane.

Included Hardware:

• Complete air frame (including carbon wing-tubes and preinstalled and painted fibreglass control horns)
• Servo extension leads
• Vector thrust pipe
• 5500ml fuel bag
• 1800ml Smoke bag
• Pre-prepared pushrods with ball links

Also available: Full retract combo. Includes Pilot-RC electric retracts and electric brakes, specific for this model.

Also available: Turbine Ready version. Includes all the above, plus x14 Pilot-RC servos, all pre-installed. Just add your own turbine of choice.

Required Hardware (Not Supplied):

Turbine size:

• Twin 60-100N for normal sport flying
• Twin120-150N for 3D vector flight – Avoid high speed, high G flying

Servos: Total x14 (x3 standard size + x11 medium size)

• x3 standard size high torque
  • x2 for flaps (minimum 40kg)
  • x1 for airbrake (minimum 65kg)
• x11 medium size servo (size: 35x15x30mm)
  • x2 for ailerons (minimum 20kg)
  • x1 for steering (minimum 10kg)
  • x2 for elevators (minimum 20kg)
  • x2 for rudder (minimum 20kg)
  x4 for vector rudder/elevator (minimum 20kg)

Also requires all the usual accessories such as transmitter, receiver, batteries, powerbox and possibly other small accessories.

Pilot-RC Recommended Hardware (Not Supplied):

Servos: Pilot-RC PW68AH for flaps and airbrake

Servos: Pilot-RC PW21AH for Aileron, Elevator, Rudder, Vector, Steering

Servo arms: Pilot-RC 1.6in, 1.2in and 0.8in Aluminium arms (included with Pilot-RC servos)

Pilot-RC Recommended Accessories:

Pilot-RC Wingbags (2.8m SU-30) (PIL868)

Pilot-RC Fuselage bag (2.8m SU-30) (PIL866)

Photo Gallery

 

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NEW! Pilot-RC SU30 with DUAL VECTOR JETS

Colour Schemes Available:

IMAGES COMING SOON..........

Build Information:

Control Throws:

Coming soon

Centre Of Gravity:

270mm back from the leading edge of the wing at the fuselage

Measured with fuel bag and landing gear down.

Vector And Gyro:

Elster Jet recommend the use of the gyro systems by Powerbox-Systems. These offer two banks, each with individually programmable settings.

FUNCTION	NORMAL FLYING	3D FLYING
Aileron	Normal Gain 20%	Normal Gain 40%
Elevator	Normal Gain 15%	Normal Gain 45%
Vector Elevator	Off	Normal Gain 100%
Vector Rudder	Off	Normal Gain 100%

These gains are approximate and WILL vary in your model, depending on your chosen servo’s speed, length of servo arm and other factors.

Manuals/Downloads

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