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RC Models => Gas/Glow/Nitro Planes => Topic started by: DominicM on November 22, 2017, 12:22:33 AM

Title: GIANT 5 metre Vickers VC-10 Airliner with 4 jet engines
Post by: DominicM on November 22, 2017, 12:22:33 AM
This giant VC10 has a wingspan of 4.9 metres and length of 5.75 metres. Total weight is 63 kgs. The model is powered by 4 Wren  Super Sport micro gas turbine engines each of which has 18 lbs if thrust. Designed and built by Terry Mason. Flown by Dave Johnson, LMA Chairman.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YroLpIWJv6o
Title: Re: GIANT 5 metre Vickers VC-10 Airliner with 4 jet engines
Post by: rcpilotacro on November 22, 2017, 05:48:00 AM
That was one helluva landing
Title: Re: GIANT 5 metre Vickers VC-10 Airliner with 4 jet engines
Post by: sanjayrai55 on November 22, 2017, 06:06:53 AM
Quote from: rcpilotacro on November 22, 2017, 05:48:00 AM
That was one helluva landing
Wonder why? Strong cross winds?
Title: Re: GIANT 5 metre Vickers VC-10 Airliner with 4 jet engines
Post by: prabal276 on November 22, 2017, 03:53:23 PM
Beautiful craft!
I wish to build an Air India 707 one day......
Title: Re: GIANT 5 metre Vickers VC-10 Airliner with 4 jet engines
Post by: DominicM on November 22, 2017, 06:53:24 PM
Yeah, terrible weather that day. Gusty cross winds etc. Surprised anyone flew their models but they do like to put on a show for the attending public.
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