Viper Jet MKII 120mm EDF from Black Horse – Balsa Wood ARF – BHM1007-002
The Black Horse Viper Jet Mk.II 120mm EDF ARF delivers an ideal balance between size, weight, speed, flight envelope, transportability, cost, and pure fun factor. With modern construction methods, high quality materials, and your provided high performance power system and electronics, this aircraft is one of the best performers any RC jet pilot could own. Within a couple evenings of installing your provided power system and other required electronics, you’ll have a premier, world-class EDF balsa jet in your RC hangar that’s ready to dominate the skies in style! This version now includes e-retracts!
Visit the Official Black Horse Viper Jet MKII 120mm EDF Discussion Thread on HobbySquawk.com for additional photos, videos, reviews, and customer Q&A.
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High Quality ARF Constructed from laser-cut balsa, plywood, carbon fiber, and other high quality materials, the Black Horse Viper Jet Mk.II arrives with a high level of pre-assembly. Every surface is fully sheeted with balsa to provide maximum strength and a professional finish. |
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Versatile Power Options Designed for a 120mm EDF (Electric Ducted Fan) power system, this electric-ready version of the Black Horse Viper Jet Mk.II can accommodate 10s-12s LiPo battery power depending on which system you decide to install. |
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Included Suspension Struts CNC machined aluminum and steel suspension struts feature a robust 5mm diameter axle, 65mm nose wheel, and 75mm main wheels for operating on both paved and grass RC runways. |
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High Visibility Livery Fly a real showstopper with the Viper Jet’s striking Union Jack livery. Bold black and vibrant red, white, and blue emblazoned across the aircraft is both easy to orient in the sky and visually impressive on the ground. |
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Molded Canopy and Cockpit Peer into the detailed plastic cockpit bay through the molded clear plastic canopy. The plastic parts resist both heat and UV damage, retaining their color and sharpness through many flying seasons. |
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High Performance Acrobatic Trainer The Viper Jet Mk.II is well regarded for both its nimble and stable flight characteristics. Carefully selected airfoils and construction methods provide a wing that does not stall easily and can sustain high speed flight loads while remaining lightweight. Fly this aircraft as a docile large EDF/Jet trainer, or move directly into flying an excitingly wide spectrum of aerobatic maneuvers! |
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High Quality Hardware Reinforced nylon, steel, and brass hardware provide the best material performance for different jobs. Trusted construction methods and control hardware geometries ensure each servo drives its control surface precisely with minimal efficiency loss. |
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All-Around “Daily Driver” The Black Horse Viper Jet Mk.II delivers an ideal balance between size, weight, speed, flight envelope, transportability, cost, and pure fun factor. With modern construction methods, high quality materials, and your provided high performance power system and electronics, this aircraft is one of the best performers any RC jet pilot could own. |
Features:
- New! Now includes electronic retracts
- Striking “Union Jack” livery
- Fully sheeted with balsa
- High level of prefabrication right out of the box
- Lightweight, strong, laser-cut balsa and plywood construction
- Fiberglass and carbon fiber reinforced areas
- All-Metal suspension struts
- Wheels with 5mm axle diameter
- Clear canopy and plastic cockpit bay
- Straightforward assembly and installation for intermediate to advanced builders
Includes:
- Black Horse Viper Jet MKII 120mm EDF – ARF
- CNC metal suspension struts
- Electric retracts
Requires:
- 120mm EDF (Electric Ducted Fan) Unit and matching motor
- 160 Amp Brushless ESC – we recommend Castle Creations Phoenix Edge High Voltage 160A ESC
- 20 Amp UBEC – we recommend Castle Creations 20A BEC Pro
- 8 Channel radio – select a minimum 8 channel radio from our Radio Collection
- 8 Channel receiver – select a minimum 8 channel receiver from our Receiver Collection
- 8x high torque servos – we recommend Hitec HS-7245MH High Voltage High Torque Digital Metal Gear Mini Servo Multiple-Pack (8 Servos)
- For 10S setup TWO 5 Cell 18.5V 6000mAh LiPo Batteries with EC5 connector in series – we recommend Admiral Pro 6000mAh 5S 18.5V 50C LiPo Battery with EC5 Connector Multi-Pack (2 Batteries)
- For 12S setup TWO 6 Cell 22.2V 6000mAh LiPo Batteries with EC5 connector in series – we recommend Admiral Pro 6000mAh 6S 22.2V 50C LiPo Battery with EC5 Connector Multi-Pack (2 Batteries)
- 2 to 1 EC5 series adapter – we recommend Admiral EC5 2 to 1 Series Adapter
- 6 Cell compatible battery charger – select a minimum 6 cell (6S) charger from our Charger Collection
Black Horse ARF models are constructed out of balsa wood and plywood. These are not foam models. The assembly of balsa wood ARF aircraft requires basic model building skills including the installation of servos, ESC, and motor (or gas engine).
