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03-13-2006, 04:20 PM
JUST ORDERED ONE OF THESE TODAY. WILL TRY TO START A BUILD THREAD. SHOULD ARRIVE IN TWO WEEKS.
Hyperion YAK-54 "40e" Super-Scale ARF
The Hyperion YAK-54 40e sets the new benchmark in electric aerobatic models. Constructed of hand-picked light balsa and ply, the fuselage, wing, and tail group carefully follow the lines of the full-size Russian YAK 54. The hand painted fiberglass cowl is simply... a work of art: YAK54 louvers are molded in, and the paint and striping are a perfect color match to the model covering. The prepainted super-clear canopy is already mounted on a wood frame, with a preinstalled canopy latch for retention to the fuselage (sorry, nothing for you to do here either!). Battery access takes just a few seconds...
In order to please the 3D enthusiasts, Hyperion designers increased the aileron, elevator, and rudder surface area, while staying very near the original outlines of the whole flying surface. Unusual for a model in this size range, the tail group is fully airfoiled; just another pointer to the dedication of the Hyperion design crew. It's all simply beautiful, and a lot of fun when your club members crowd around to get a look at the YAK...
In terms of size, the YAK-40 "40e" can be related to "Engine 40" class models, but the little "e" means it is 100% electric. Designed from the "ground up" around the extremely powerful Hyperion Z4020-14 motor, you have to experience the performance yourself to believe it. At about 200W per pound, "Unlimited Vertical" is just the beginning!
The YAK-54 40e weighs in at 5 pounds maximum (~2.3Kg). This very light weight coupled with generous wing area and extremely rigid construction lend the YAK-54 an extremely wide performance envelope, from 3D Maneuvers to high-speed, Big Sky Aerobatics. It will surly become the model that gets taken out every weekend; it's that much fun to fly! The wings are removable in a matter of a few seconds, for easy transport to the field, and storage at home.
Bigger flies better, and this large model is also very easy to see at a distance. That sharpens the manuvers of any pilot, and is especially helpful if your eyes aren't "what they used to be".
In the May 2006 issue Fly RC Magazine, they say this about the YAK 54 40e:
"The Hyperion Yak-54 “40e” is exactly what I was looking for. It is a .40-size scale aerobatic model that not only comes in lighter than its glow counterpart, it also offers superior performance. It also comes standard with items usually found only with much larger and costlier airplanes. These include a carbon wing tube, airfoiled tail surfaces, and a perfectly painted fiberglass cowling. The Hyperion Yak has it all – including performance to match!"
We think you'll agree.
Click here for video of the original YAK 54e Production Prototype
(another new video coming about March 15th)
Please see the photo below for specifications.
With this "REALLY-almost-ready-to-fly" just about everything is already completed for you. Just insert the hinges in the pre-slotted control surfaces and CA glue them, install servos/receiver, motor, controller and battery, screw on the cowl, then mount the propeller. An experienced builder can be ready to fly in three hours! The kits contain English-text build guide written by native English speakers, and CAD drawings for no-mistakes assembly.
THIS IS GOING TO BE A GREAT FLYING YAK :handdown: :handdown:
Hyperion YAK-54 "40e" Super-Scale ARF
The Hyperion YAK-54 40e sets the new benchmark in electric aerobatic models. Constructed of hand-picked light balsa and ply, the fuselage, wing, and tail group carefully follow the lines of the full-size Russian YAK 54. The hand painted fiberglass cowl is simply... a work of art: YAK54 louvers are molded in, and the paint and striping are a perfect color match to the model covering. The prepainted super-clear canopy is already mounted on a wood frame, with a preinstalled canopy latch for retention to the fuselage (sorry, nothing for you to do here either!). Battery access takes just a few seconds...
In order to please the 3D enthusiasts, Hyperion designers increased the aileron, elevator, and rudder surface area, while staying very near the original outlines of the whole flying surface. Unusual for a model in this size range, the tail group is fully airfoiled; just another pointer to the dedication of the Hyperion design crew. It's all simply beautiful, and a lot of fun when your club members crowd around to get a look at the YAK...
In terms of size, the YAK-40 "40e" can be related to "Engine 40" class models, but the little "e" means it is 100% electric. Designed from the "ground up" around the extremely powerful Hyperion Z4020-14 motor, you have to experience the performance yourself to believe it. At about 200W per pound, "Unlimited Vertical" is just the beginning!
The YAK-54 40e weighs in at 5 pounds maximum (~2.3Kg). This very light weight coupled with generous wing area and extremely rigid construction lend the YAK-54 an extremely wide performance envelope, from 3D Maneuvers to high-speed, Big Sky Aerobatics. It will surly become the model that gets taken out every weekend; it's that much fun to fly! The wings are removable in a matter of a few seconds, for easy transport to the field, and storage at home.
Bigger flies better, and this large model is also very easy to see at a distance. That sharpens the manuvers of any pilot, and is especially helpful if your eyes aren't "what they used to be".
In the May 2006 issue Fly RC Magazine, they say this about the YAK 54 40e:
"The Hyperion Yak-54 “40e” is exactly what I was looking for. It is a .40-size scale aerobatic model that not only comes in lighter than its glow counterpart, it also offers superior performance. It also comes standard with items usually found only with much larger and costlier airplanes. These include a carbon wing tube, airfoiled tail surfaces, and a perfectly painted fiberglass cowling. The Hyperion Yak has it all – including performance to match!"
We think you'll agree.
Click here for video of the original YAK 54e Production Prototype
(another new video coming about March 15th)
Please see the photo below for specifications.
With this "REALLY-almost-ready-to-fly" just about everything is already completed for you. Just insert the hinges in the pre-slotted control surfaces and CA glue them, install servos/receiver, motor, controller and battery, screw on the cowl, then mount the propeller. An experienced builder can be ready to fly in three hours! The kits contain English-text build guide written by native English speakers, and CAD drawings for no-mistakes assembly.
THIS IS GOING TO BE A GREAT FLYING YAK :handdown: :handdown: