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Durafly™ Me-163 Komet 950mm High Performance Rocket Fighter (PNF) (Red Edition)

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Durafly™ Me-163 Komet 950mm High Performance Rocket Fighter (PNF) (Red Edition)

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After listening to customer feedback the Durafly team has designed this, stunningly painted, Red Edition Me-163 Komet. It is based on the plane that EK16 commander, Wolfgang Spate, flew on the first operational mission. After this flight the plane was returned to it's more traditional color scheme. As well as this stunning color the Durafly team has incorporated a wider tracked 'dolly' to improve ground handling during take-off.

 

The German Me-163 Komet was the worlds first and only rocket-powered fighter. Designed as a rapid response interceptor to combat the US daylight bombing raids, the Komet was years ahead of anything the allies possessed with speeds upwards of 600mph and an incredible rate of climb. The Komet's volatile rocket system accelerated the Me-163 to an altitude of 39,000ft in just minutes from which it then only had 3 minutes of fuel left to attack its targets with its deadly 30mm canons. Once out of fuel it became a glider and very vulnerable to fighter attack when returning to base for landing. Although it can be considered a failure in operational terms, the Me-163 has gone down in history as a truly legendary aircraft of WW2 thanks to its ground breaking design and blistering rocket performance.

 

The Durafly Me-163 is in itself a truly a ground breaking model. Not only does this Komet feature a fully working scale 'dolly' style undercarriage, blistering performance and a high-quality finish, but it is designed out of the box to accept a model rocket engine! In its Plug and Fly (PnF) form, Durafly's 950mm (37.5") span Me-163 comes with all electronics pre-installed and ready to hook up to your choice of 6ch receiver. A minimal part count allows assembly to be completed in just a few steps. The molded EPO has a highly detailed surface finish externally, carbon reinforcement internally and features a color matched hard plastic belly skid. It also has good access to all electronics via the battery/canopy hatch, excellent cooling through out and of course a very authentic looking scheme. Quality is definitely the name of the game.

 

Designed for pilots with some experience, Me-163 benefits from incredible flight performance and stability throughout the speed range. Full power climb outs, virtually unlimited vertical, huge loops, blistering rolls and very fast passes are easily had at full throttle. Slow the Me-163 down and she's just as stable and has no hint of a stall. Using the recommended 2200mAh 30-65C 3S lipo and supplied 6x4 prop, you can expect flight times well beyond 6 minutes and with excellent performance throughout. If you are looking for a lighter set-up, the Durafly Komet is equally happy on a 1300mah 3s, especially at lower speeds. But if you want a bit more punch then a 1300~2200mAh 4S 30C+ lipo can be used with the standard Komet setup.

 

For those of you looking for the ultimate scale experience, the optional rocket system is a simple drop-in affair (see manual for details), and will give you a thrill like no other. The working dolly-drop is activated at the flick of a switch on your transmitter, allowing for the most scale of take-offs.

 

Durafly have taken EPO scale models to the next-level with the Komet, and have put you firmly in the pilot seat with the new red Me-163.

 

Features:
• Fully functional dolly style undercarriage (now with a wider wheelbase)
• Ready made for drop in optional rocket motor system
• High level of pre-assembly and minimal part count
• Tough EPO construction with extensive carbon reinforcement
• Super smooth surface finish
• Stable and high performing aerodynamic design
• Large canopy/battery hatch for easy access to electronics
• Authentic and re-applied decals and paint finish
• Standard setup will run 3S and 4S lipo batteries

 

Specs:
Wingspan: 950mm (37.4")
Length: 585mm (23')
Flying Weight: 800-850g (28-30oz)
ESC: Durafly 40A brushless ESC
Motor: Durafly 2836 2200kv Outrunner
Prop: 6x4 (2 included)
Servos: 2 x metal geared 9g (aileron/elevator), 1 x 9g rudder
Controls: 6 ch 'Elevons' (aileron/elevator), throttle, rudder, gear (dolly), optional rocket switch.

 

Requires:
Your Own 5-6ch Tx/Rx with elevon/delta mixing
1300-2200mAh 3S~4S (11.1~14.8V) lipo battery (30C min)

 

Optional:
Turnigy receiver controlled switch (9107000266-0)
C6-0 (18mm) class rocket motor from local supplier

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wolfgang | Verified Buyer

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Tolles Kraftei

Apr 30, 2019

Bin soweit zufrieden, aber:
Hat schon jemand 4S mit dem Originalmotor und der 6*4 probiert?
Did anyone try the original motor/prop-combi with 4S?

Anthony | Verified Buyer

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Better Flier Than Anticipated

Nov 21, 2018

Nice all around. I read the directions, watched the videos, and the maiden flight went well. Nice fit and finish. Gear works great. Only issue so far is the motor tightens up after flying. Wait for it to cool down, then it's back to normal. Heat expansion?? Don't know. Hmm, might need to get a backup.

Warbird_Jim | Verified Buyer

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Einfach Top und kein Flop!!!

Oct 07, 2018

Die Me-163, wie sie hier verkauft wird, ist wirklich sehr gut gelungen.
Sie fliegt sehr präzise und hat ein TOP Flugbild und das Finish finde ich sehr gelungen.
Das Starten mit dem Fahrwerk ist ein bisschen schwer, da sie dazu neigt stark nach rechts oder auch nach links auszubrechen.Mit ein bisschen Übung bekommt man dies aber auch schnell sehr gut hin.Der ,,Wurfstart'' ist sehr gut zu meistern, sie fliegt direkt ohne Probleme geradeaus.Ich kann die Me-163 wirklich sehr empfehlen!!!!!!!Sie macht sehr viel Spaß, macht auf jedem Modellflugplatz was her und ist auf jeden Fall Ihr Geld Wert!!!

Hartyman | Verified Buyer

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Echt Top ohne Kompromisse!

Jul 06, 2018

Eines der besten Krafteier die ich je besessen habe!!! Es fliegt absolut präzise und macht unglaublich viel Spass! Auch ist die Me163 in ihrem Aussehen einfach nur der Hammer!
Was auch perfekt funktioniert, ist das abwerfbare Fahrwerk. Es wird über einen Magenten gehalten und wird via einem eingebauten Servo bei Betätigung ausgeworfen.
Hier wurde von mir das Fahrwerk etwas zusammen gebogen, um dem Modell beim starten eine Vorspur zu verleihen. Damit sind die Starts deutlich um die Längsachse stabiler. Auch wurden größere Räder verwendet, damit wird der Anstellwinkel und der Abstand zum Boden/Rasen erhöht.
Ein effektiver Propeller wurde auch noch verwendet, da der mitgelieferte nicht den notwendigen Druck erzeugt. Das wird noch deutlicher, wenn mit 4s geflogen wird. Das wiederum ist dann noch der letzte Kick. Dann vervielfacht sich der Spass deutlich!
Rundum ein gelungenes Modell was auch im Rudel einiges hermacht!

Kurt | Verified Buyer

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Fixing Servo

Jun 11, 2018

Complement to my first assessment: The glue was painted on the paint. The servo has therefore only glued to the color!

Kurt | Verified Buyer

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Bad Glue

Jun 11, 2018

Too bad that the wrong glue was used. The servos are glued in with a rubber adhesive, which after a few flights resulted in a crash. Also, the skid down, which should also hold the chassis, is turned on only with rubber glue. Is also loose after a few launches.

Kai | Verified Buyer

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Interesting looks, solid flight and decent performance

Oct 18, 2017

Another solid plane from Durafly. The dolly system is great fun, as is the rocket. 3s performance is respectable but much better on 4S. Balance the prop.. both of mine were out. The noise is horrendous at WOT.
One of the easiest to land planes ever.. flaring as you land is a joy. The plane just locks in, wiggles an inch or two and slides home. Easily made it's way in to my 15 odd regularl fliers.
O use the 4S Graphene 1300 65c for speed runs.
Had to sand the dolly down a bit to enable it to release from the plane without slowing down or using a loop/roll to flick it off.

Creative RC | Verified Buyer

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Very Happy with the Komet

Oct 15, 2017

A really great design by Durafly and fun to fly. Purchased another, the red one, as a backup. Lost a dolly in the bushes and flying the other dolly with an eight foot long yellow ribbon attached just in case. Please stock the dolly gear as a spare part as I don't wish to be grounded..... If you do, I will buy three to be safe. Please and thank you.

Oliver | Verified Buyer

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fast and fun

Aug 08, 2017

This plane is a lot of fun, but not for the faint of heart. They are a handful on take off, flight and landings are mostly of the bounce and tumble style. But it can take a beating. Most damages can be fixed with glue.
It's a fun and fast plane for experienced pilots.
Get some spare props, they just get bent easily. Hope HK will stock some more replacement parts soon.

Creative RC | Verified Buyer

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Great Plane, fast and fun to fly

Jun 07, 2017

I purchased the red one and am currently flying the camouflage painted original and am very happy with the design and performance of this plane. It is plenty fast on 2200 mah 3s and faster on an 1800 mah 4s, both batteries weighing about the same. The new wider gear works well but I widened the original narrower undercarriage with 4mm brass tube (fits over the axle) and Dave Brown 3.5 inch lite flight (low bounce) wheels. The wheels fit perfectly on the brass tube and are spaced at a very wide 11 inches. That works great as well, on our grass field, just need to drop the undercarriage upon takeoff so as not to loose it. Full up elevator on the takeoff run at the low rate elevator setting in the manual works well for me. Not worried that there was no glue tube for the red one as I found UHU POR glue for Styrofoam online which will be perfect. I am not having paint issues with my camouflage one, but if the paint on the red one wears, it is nothing that a paint brush with Martha Steward red gloss paint can't fix. Love this plane that's why I have two.

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CASTRATED DISCUSSIONS TABS Download [11]
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