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Ion-XL electric

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PRODUCT:	Ion-XL electric
MANUFACTURER:	X-Models
CONSTRUCTION:	Glass fuse film covered ready built foam/ obech wing and tail
FUNCTIONS:	Aileron (crow), Rudder, Elevator, Flap & ESC
WING SPAN:	3150 mm
WING AREA:	56 sq.dm
AIRFOIL:	SD 7037
WEIGHT:	2711 g
ELECTRIC MOTOR:	Hacker B50 13S Planetary Gearbox 6.7:1
ESC:	Kontronik Smile 40-6-18
PROP	Aeronaut CAM 16*10 carbon folding prop w.45 mm middle part
BATTERY	10 cell 1700SCR
RC GEAR:	JR-NER649S receiver 2* NES-341(Ailerons) 2*NES-351 (Flaps) 2*NES-3021 (elevator & rudder) 4N500AR battery

Comments:

No bad tip stall tendencies. The crow brake is effective for de-thermaling and spot landing. Very good for thermal soaring in moderate wind condition. 15 to 20 minitues flight is norm.

The Hacker brushless motor and gearbox are fine manufactured, powerful and efficient.

Links:

X-models homepage
Hacker homepage