Xfly 64mm T-7A "Red Hawk" (2024)

Aug 09, 2021, 11:18 PM

edwen303

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Boeing T-7A advance trainer: The Boeing-Saab T-7 Red Hawk, originally known as the Boeing T-X, is an American/Swedish advanced jet trainer produced by Boeing in partnership with Saab. It was selected on 27 September 2018 by the United States Air Force (USAF) as the winner of the T-X program to replace the Northrop T-38 Talon.
On 16 September 2019, the USAF officially named the aircraft the "T-7A Red Hawk" as a tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, who painted their airplanes' tails red, and to the Curtiss P-40 Warhawk, one of the aircraft flown by the Tuskegee Airmen.

The XFly Model T-7A Red Hawk 64mm EDF jet has the 2840-KV3200 brushless motor and 40-amp ESC that matched to the 12-blade 64mm fan, together with 4S battery.

Xfly T7-A 12-blade Jet, Motor, ESC. Servos

What are required:
4-channel radio system
4S, 14.8V, 2600 mAh Lipo battery and charger
2 hour assembly time

Specifications:
Material: EPO Foam
Wing Span: 750 mm (29.5 in)
Flying Weight: 1.1kg (2.4 lb)
Wing Loading: 79 g/dm²
Fuselage Length: 960mm (37.8 in)
Center of Gravity: 51mm from the leading edge
Motor: 2840 KV3200
ESC: 40A Hobbywing ESC
Servo: 5 x 9g digital servos
Elevator, Nose steering, Ailerons

Sold by Bitgohobby and Bananahobby:
https://www.bitgohobby.com/xfly-t7-a...t-pnp?affid=12
https://www.bananahobby.com/4-ch-xfl...f-jet-pnp.html

Flight demo:
RCGeek:

From the Field -- XFly T-7A Red Hawk 64mm EDF Jet Assembly & Flight Review (9 min 16 sec)

RCinformer:

Banana Hobby X-FLY T-7A 64mm First Look Flights with RICH & GAV (34 min 25 sec)

Pilot Ryan:

XFly T-7A Red Hawk 64mm EDF Trainer Jet with Pilot Ryan and Bobby K (6 min 31 sec)

Brian:

XFly - Boeing T-7A Red Hawk - 64mm PNP EDF Jet - Unbox, Build, Radio Setup, Mods, & Maidens + Crash? (3 hr 55 min 0 sec)

Manual: https://www.bananahobby.com/images_t...t7a-manual.pdf

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Aug 12, 2021, 01:53 PM

edwen303

Registered User

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Another handlaunch:

X-Fly T-7A Hand Launch Flight! (7 min 31 sec)

Last edited by edwen303; Aug 12, 2021 at 02:06 PM.

Aug 12, 2021, 03:42 PM #3
green_flyer
green_flyer we can take off without that	Looks really good. Damn may have to get this one too.

Aug 12, 2021, 03:48 PM #4
edwen303
edwen303 Registered User Thread OP	The fans in these reviews sound really good, a lot of power. Just in case anyone wants to add more power, there are many 6s 64mm fans available, such as for Eflite A-10 or Arrows F-15. Personally I think this is more efficient than FMS/Eflite F-15 or F-16, more speed/thrust, with a little larger wing area

Aug 12, 2021, 06:16 PM #5
edwen303
edwen303 Registered User Thread OP	Images from Bananahobby.com, looks like from RCInformer Rich Images View all Images in thread Views: 66 Views: 71 Views: 75 Views: 95 Views: 80

Sep 06, 2021, 08:12 AM #6
f2g corsair
f2g corsair Registered User	Looks and sounds great ! I ordered one from Bitgo after watching RC Geeks review . Should be a lot of fun . Should arrive next month . I like the idea of 4s I have a lot 4 cells but only a few 6s for my 70 80mm jets. I was looking for a smaller simple jet to just have fun with and this one should be perfect.
	Last edited by f2g corsair; Sep 06, 2021 at 11:34 AM.

Sep 06, 2021, 12:15 PM #7
edwen303
edwen303 Registered User Thread OP	Sounds good and looking forward to your flight report!

Sep 06, 2021, 01:16 PM #8
flylow2011
flylow2011 Registered User	Quote: Originally Posted by edwen303 The fans in these reviews sound really good, a lot of power. Just in case anyone wants to add more power, there are many 6s 64mm fans available, such as for Eflite A-10 or Arrows F-15. Personally I think this is more efficient than FMS/Eflite F-15 or F-16, more speed/thrust, with a little larger wing area They tested the Xfly 64mm fan with 16v constant And the amp draw is 40A, 1270gr of thrust. I guess with 4s, 12.6v, the amp draw and thrust Will be less than that ... around 35A, 1000 gr of thrust... Just a guess. ..

Sep 08, 2021, 06:52 AM

52Sabre

casual park flyer

Out of stock at Bitgo and NannerHobby. $129 price but shipping cost is prohibitive from RC-Castle or Hobby-Paradise. Amazon lists it for $219 but looking for a lower price w/shipping. Not in hurry.

Bitgo lists the PNP for $159 and says: "Note: This is a pre-order item. Estimated delivery is around Oct 1st."
They're right over the state line. I may just drive down there and pick one up when available.

*NEW* X-Fly T-7A 64mm EDF 4s Shakedown Flight! (7 min 47 sec)

Last edited by 52Sabre; Sep 08, 2021 at 07:29 AM.

Sep 08, 2021, 12:07 PM #10
henke
henke Micro-Turbine Superhero	Quote: Originally Posted by edwen303 Boeing T-7A advance trainer: The Boeing-Saab T-7 Red Hawk, originally known as the Boeing T-X, is an American/Swedish advanced jet trainer produced by Boeing in partnership with Saab. It was selected on 27 September 2018 by the United States Air Force (USAF) as the winner of the T-X program to replace the Northrop T-38 Talon. On 16 September 2019, the USAF officially named the aircraft the "T-7A Red Hawk" as a tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, who painted their airplanes' tails red, and to the Curtiss P-40 Warhawk, one of the aircraft flown by the Tuskegee Airmen. The XFly Model T-7A Red Hawk 64mm EDF jet is an easy-to-fly and versatile trainer jet for a wider variety of experienced pilots to enjoy. The 2840-KV3200 brushless motor and 40-amp ESC that are matched to the 12-blade 64mm fan, together with 4S battery, it delivers an strong power and a turbine-like sound. This is a must have for your hanger! Xfly T7-A 12-blade Jet, Motor, ESC. Servos What are required: 4-channel radio system 4S, 14.8V, 2600 mAh Lipo battery and charger 2 hour assembly time Specifications: Material: EPO Foam Wing Span: 750 mm (29.5 in) Flying Weight: 1.1kg (2.4 lb) Wing Loading: 79 g/dm² Fuselage Length: 960mm (37.8 in) Center of Gravity: 51mm from the leading edge Motor: 2840 KV3200 ESC: 40A Hobbywing ESC Servo: 5 x 9g digital servos Elevator, Nose steering, Ailerons Sold by Bitgohobby and Bananahobby: https://www.bitgohobby.com/xfly-t7-a...t-pnp?affid=12 https://www.bananahobby.com/4-ch-xfl...f-jet-pnp.html Flight demo: RCGeek: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzJv-5zl04Y RCinformer: https://youtu.be/c0SJz8UQrMg Pilot Ryan: https://youtu.be/1GYwocfX9BE Brian: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QL-Nb3BfWcE Manual: https://www.bananahobby.com/images_t...t7a-manual.pdf Woho! post your info here! https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/show...-Hawk-64mm-EDF

Sep 08, 2021, 12:10 PM #11
52Sabre
52Sabre casual park flyer	Only one thread please. This one's got 11 the other one only 7.

Oct 03, 2021, 05:58 AM #12
f2g corsair
f2g corsair Registered User	Hi Guys , The T-7A arrived yesterday unboxed this morning and just kinda pieced it together. It looks great , haven't got to check out the electrical systems yet ( don't want to wakeup the girl friend ) but it's all there. I'll change the color scheme to make it look more fighterish and less like a target. Images View all Images in thread Views: 77 Views: 67

Oct 03, 2021, 08:29 AM #13
f2g corsair
f2g corsair Registered User	Small issue with the steering arm / servo horn alinement , i will have to grind off about 4mm off the top end of the plastic bushing that goes through the fuselage to get proper clearances. Do yourself a favor and just take off the servo horn first that way you can dry fit , and have better access to the fiddly steering arm set screw.
	Last edited by f2g corsair; Oct 03, 2021 at 08:33 AM.Reason: clarification

Oct 04, 2021, 10:12 AM #14
southernmd_man
southernmd_man Gravity's a harsh Mistress....	Got notice mine shipped, should be here Wednesday or Thursday.

Oct 04, 2021, 07:14 PM #15
f2g corsair
f2g corsair Registered User	Cool, nevermind what i said about the steering arm, i had it upside down

Xfly 64mm T-7A "Red Hawk" (2024)

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