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6S Hawk T1 “Red Arrow” High Performance 70mm EDF Jet - PNP from Freewing - FJ21412P
Version Info: This is the High Performance version which comes with a 2957-2210Kv Inrunner motor, 80A ESC, upgraded Shock-Absorbing struts, and a 70mm 12 blade EDF.
Perhaps the most versatile British advanced trainer jet in the world, the BAe Hawk has been in service for over 40 years. Operated at its peak by 18 countries in various trainer and light combat roles, the Hawk T1 variant was also popularized by the Red Arrows display team, whose expert piloting demonstrations have amazed audiences worldwide for generations.
Freewing and Motion RC are proud to present this well-loved aircraft as a 70mm EDF powered electric flying model. The Freewing 70mm Hawk T1 features a powerful 12 bladed EDF power system for satisfying speed, vertical performance, and realistic sound, and gives sport jet handling similar to the Avanti and Stinger 90. Since the T-45 is a modified version of the BAe Hawk, we scaled down our Freewing 90mm T-45 Hawk from 2015 then reworked it to be simpler, faster, and with a lighter wing loading with superior all around handling.
With your supplied 6Ss 2700mAh-4000mAh LiPo battery, the 6S power system can achieve a top speed of approximately 160kph / 100mph. Retractable landing gear, flaps, and a wide gear stance make the aircraft well suited for beginner to intermediate jet pilots flying off of pavement or very well manicured grass runways. An optional suspension strut set is available if more shock absorption is desired. A large battery bay provides easy access to your battery, receiver, and an optional gyro stabilizer.
To enhance visibility, the Freewing 70mm Hawk T1 also features the signature bright white nose light of the real aircraft, and sports bright red and green wingtip lights as well. This is the only Freewing 70mm Class aircraft to include pre-installed lighting!
Building upon the popularity of the Freewing 70mm F-16, the Freewing 70mm Hawk T1 adds the new feature of LED lighting and the benefit of a wider wing and wider gear stance than the F-16. Overall, the Hawk makes a perfect “first 70mm EDF”, and its common size 6S 4000mAh battery can be used in many other aircraft. Stable and predictable at both slow and high speeds, the Freewing Hawk T1 cruises confidently at 50% throttle, giving pilots time to enjoy the profile of this iconic jet as it flies by. We also love this Hawk because it flies like a smaller Freewing Avanti -one of the world’s most popular foam EDFs! With a similar planform as the Avanti, proficient pilots can push the Hawk to perform many acrobatic maneuvers with precision and confidence. We have found the Freewing Hawk T1 to be “a sport jet that looks like a scale jet”!
Celebrating the Red Arrows Demonstration Team’s approach to 40 years of service using their BAe Hawk T1s, the Freewing Hawk T1 is finished in one of the iconic Red Arrows liveries with the included decal set.
It is our hope that as you enjoy the Freewing 70mm Hawk T1, you will spread the love of flight and of this venerable aircraft’s contributions to aviation history.
Visit the Official Freewing 70mm Hawk T1 Discussion Thread on HobbySquawk.com for additional photos, videos, reviews, and customer Q&A.
Features:
NEW! High performance 12-blade EDF with 2957-2210Kv In-Runner Motor
NEW! Upgraded shock-absorbing struts
Durable EPO Foam and Reinforced Construction
Realistic Shape and Detailing
“DayBright” LEDs (White Nose, Red Port side Wingtip, Green Starboard side Wingtip)
Electric Retractable Landing Gear
Flaps
12 Blade EDF Fan For Realistic Sound
Removable Main Wing for Easy Transport
Minimal Assembly
Includes:
Freewing 6S Hawk T1 “Red Arrow” High Performance 70mm EDF Jet - PNP
Requires:
6 Channel Radio - Select a minimum 6 channel radio from our Radio Collection
6 Channel Receiver - Select a minimum 6 channel receiver from our Receiver Collection
6 Cell 22.2V 4000 - 5000 mAh Li-Po Battery with EC5 Connector - We Recommend the Admiral 6S 4000mAh Pro
6 Cell Compatible Battery Charger - Select a minimum 6 cell (6S) charger from our Charger Collection

[@VictorHugoRC1111]

It was a bit too slow and the gear added drag and worsened the stall

[@JakeBullit123]

What a shame. Wonder what went wrong?

[@JakeBullit123]

Bad mix in radio?

[@AndyYuenRC]

base on ground observation, the plane came loose on the landing gear, as you can see on the "sliding effect" on the plane while taxing. that can be solved by tightening the hex screw in the landing gear strut. where as for the landing gear deploy stall, a few factors.
1. the wind above are stronger than below, Thus we could not tell how fast the plane needed to be.
2. we are flying below a sloop, thus, the plane may impacted with wind turbulence, which cause the instability (wind blowing up)
3. when deployed the landing gear with flaps, the throttle management did not played well, also does contributed on the crash.
taking all 3 factor above, I could say Pilot inexperience causes the crash and nothing wrong on the electronics.

[@crashalexander7232]

TOOO SLOW

[@AndyYuenRC]

yup! too slow and the wind play a factor as well..

[@chrishard7616]

The BEC was overloaded when gear was operated and the RX browned out.

[@AndyYuenRC]

Changed the ESC, reglue back the plane and sold it off right after the maiden for a steal price.. =)