XE2 ELECTRIC-POWERED WING

Model Airplane News, Jun 2004

COMBAT WINGS

Flying wings have a devoted following-no wonder, since they're perfectly suited to producing maximum performance using relatively small electric power systems. Take, for example, this 48-incher from Combat Wings; it is capable of 50mph and 15-minute flights with its stock Speed 400 motor and 8, 1500mAh cells. Its CMC-cut foam wing-cores were designed for maximum efficiency and to eliminate tip-stalling. The motor is recessed into the wing; this eliminates the need for a drag-inducing plastic fairing and allows more efficient cooling. The battery compartment is molded in; this further reduces drag and weight. A carbon-fiber spar reinforces the wing, and a stainless-steel motor mount holds the power system. Its flying weight is 24 to 27 ounces; this yields a wing loading of around 7 ounces per square foot-excellent for a high-performance plane and evidence that it will fly slowly as well as fast.

Combat Wings (714) 969-1686; combatwings.com.