MS Hornet X 3D CP (H2+, HII+) Micro Helicopter

Hopefully you have readElectric Helicopter Beginner's Guide
Original hosted at www.swashplate.co.uk
Web version of Chapter 2 of the First Helicopter Selection Guide

I went through the initial learning curve on a cheap indoor FP.

How big are these helicopters? Check this image (thanks to Tmaster ;)

Detailed build guide at www.ms-helituning.com

Check prices at MS in USA www.mscompositusa.com

What's the main differences between the base Hornet CP kit range?
H1, CP-X, H2, X-CP, X-3D Try this *thread*

Hornet X-3D from SkylineModlesUK:

The flagship of the Hornet X Range a full on 3D capable machine right out of the box. MS redesigned the Hornet II from the ground up around a brushless motor and Lipoly Battery - New Chasis, Swash Plate, Bell Hiller, Main Gear, Auto Rotation Unit, Tail Drive Shaft and Tail and Canopy. This is the ONLY micro to fly hardcore 3D out of the box.

Axi Twister + 25T pinion
MS 7ch Rx (35Mhz)
MS44 gyro
MS116 ESC
3 MS servos, 1 faster HS50 for tail
CF CP weighted 11g blades
May 2005 UK price: ~£400 inc VAT & del

AUW 360g ( when using 3xTP1320s GenII 91g batt pack, not included)

+ New Futaba 7CHP Tx = ;)

Note that SkylineModlesUK also supply competitively priced UK spare parts.

www.mscomposit-usa.com info:

The Hornet X 3D is the next generation of the Hornet series. MS Composit has included nearly every upgrade that has made the Hornet the undesputed leader in micro 3D maneuvers. Most significantly the control system has been improved with a center ball in the swashplate, the bell-hiller rotorhead, weighted carbon main blades, 2mm steel tail drive shaft and ball bearing tail rotor grips. Add a new frame system to mount outrunner motors and we have a first place helicopter.

The Hornet X 3D has an improved bell hiller head with weight main blades. This offers crisp cyclic control but excellent stability.

The three CCPM servos are positioned at the base of the main shaft for excellent linkage geometry and compact installation.

A 2mm steel tail drive shaft with splines to positively drive the Hornet X 3D bearing tail rotor, ideal for heading hold gyros.

The Hornet X 3D is a great flying helicopter from one of the pioneers in micro electric helicopters. It is a 3rd generation design that has continued to improve and evolve to meet the changing demands from customers. If you have a Hornet II then you will be delighted with the attention to details that MS has put into the Hornet X 3D. Most of the improvements have been to make the helicopter easier to maintain and have strengthen a few key areas. To highlight a few, the new autorotation unit has been consolidated into 2 parts, the main gear with torrington bearing and the hardened steel auto hb

Features

- Carbon Weighted Main Rotor Blades
- Reinforced Bell Hiller Lever
- Standard & 3D Paddles Included
- Longer Anti-Rotation Arm & Pin
- Compact GFC Radio Tray
- Finished Canopy with Decals
- Vertical Front Mounted Battery Tray
- Precise CCPM Control System
- Swashplate with Brass Center Ball
- Heavy Duty Auto-Rotation Gear/Hub
- Perfect Battery C.G. Location
- Molded Landing Struts
- 3mm Long Main Shaft
- 2mm Steel Tail Shaft with Splines
- 2mm Steel Tail Output Shaft
- Carbon Tail Boom
- Ball Bearing Tail Rotor Grips
- Bolt Together Tail Rotor Hub
- Dual Carbon Tail Support Struts
- Carbon Horizontal & Vertical Fin
- 20 Ball Bearings
- No Motor in basic kit
Specifications

Main rotor diameter: 560mm
Overall length (without blades): 680mm
Model height: 160mm
Weight: 320-340g
Gear Ratio: 18:1:4
Tail rotor drive: Steel Shaft with Splines
Rotorhead: Collective Pitch
Control System: CCPM
Motor: Not Included
Flight Time: 8-10 minutes
Box Size

Length: 13 1/4" [337mm]
Width: 7 1/2" [190.5mm]
Height: 2 3/4" [70mm]

Full specification here

Hornet X 3D Parts List

Hornet X 3D (MS-750) Manual X 3D PDF Drawings PDF

Detailed build guide at www.ms-helituning.com

Check prices at MS in USA www.mscompositusa.com

Info centre, resource links
and MS parts (Norway) at
www.technoflight.no

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