Rafale R/C jet fighter - 64mm EDF

Introducing the first R/C scale 64mm jet fighter on Makerworld, the Dassault Rafale!

Over several hundred hours of design and perfecting it's flight characteristics.  With OVER 2:1 thrust ratio, this thing is a beast!  This model flies like a dream, video available!  It's extremely easy to build as it is to fly.  I really wanted to do this beautiful fighter jet justice with scale design and flight.  I hope you enjoy it!

I highly recommend you use active foaming light weight PLA or ASA such as Bambu Lab Aero so it is as light and strong as it can be.  However, you can print this out of regular PLA, ASA, PETG, ABS, or others.  I printed most everything in LW PLA.  The nose cone and CA hinges I printed in TPU.  The missiles, refueler, and tail radar I printed from PETG.  

You can print CA Hinges using my model if you have TPU. https://makerworld.com/en/models/828098-tpu-rc-ca-hinges

For CG, there are bumps built in to the bottom of the wings. Balance there.

If you would like landing gear, Cassius Horvath made an excellent one you can print!  

Enjoy!

 

Highlights:
Single 64MM EDF for inexpensive yet powerful fan
Wingspan: 635mm
Length: 762mm
Control surfaces: Rudder and 2 elevons
All up weight (AUW): 965g Check your local laws for planes
Thrust: 1950g 

Parts List:
64mm EDF (Freewing 2500KV 6S E7209)
60-80A ESC
3 X 9g servos
pushrods
Servo horns
CA hinges
CA glue
Hook and loop for battery/canopy cover
~2200mah 4s-6s lipo battery 

I prefer to fly this as a belly lander like many R/C folks do.  If you want to add landing gear, I recommend using these: https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/gadget/universal-rc-plane-spring-loaded-steerable-landing-gear-400-900g
 


Below are weights in grams from my print using 3DLabPrint Polylight (Active foaming  LW PLA) in grey.