New E-Flite Hawker Sea Fury

BARNESJONR · Feb 14, 2008, 08:29 AM

Look what just popped up on Horizon's web site this morning! What a BEAUTIFUL war bird! Thank you E-Flite and Horizon! I can't wait for this one!

Hawker Sea Fury 400 ARF

Key Features
Incredible scale detail, including accurately molded panel lines and factory applied paint finish
Optional-use retractable landing gear included in addition to fixed landing gear
Factory installed spars, hinges and control horns
Lightly loaded flying characteristics
Fully detailed, factory painted cockpit and pilot figure
E-flite Outrunner stick motor mount included
Optional-use factory finished rockets for added scale appearance
Easy-access magnet secured hatch
3- to 5-channel operation (with optional rudder and retractable landing gear)
EPS injection-molded foam construction
10x8E prop and spinner (included)
Bolt-on removable wing

Specs
Wing Span:36.8" (935mm)
Overall Length:33.3" (845mm)
Wing Area:267.8 sq in (17.4 sq dm)
Flying Weight:w/Battery: 25-30oz (565-850g)
Motor Size:450-480 brushless outrunner
Radio:3-channel or greater (up to 5-channels w/optional rudder and retractable landing gear)
Servos:3 Sub-Micro (or up to 6 w/optional rudder and retractable landing gear)
Speed Control :25-40 amp brushless
Recommended Battery:3S 11.1V 1800-2200mAh Li-Po
Retracts:Optional-use, included

RumRunner_1492 · Feb 14, 2008, 08:32 AM

wow! What a great looking plane. Very detailed for $109. It reminds me a lot of the e-flite P-47. If it was a bit bigger it would have to be my next plane. Very impressive. E-Flite seems to be on the stick putting out a lot of new great looking planes.

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdID=EFL6050

JimNM · Feb 14, 2008, 08:32 AM

The bar has been raised!

BARNESJONR · Feb 14, 2008, 08:39 AM

It is not a Platinum but it sure is gorgeous! Retracts, armaments ... man o man, what a great looking 400 sized warbird. This makes my morning for sure!

bouncebk2003 · Feb 14, 2008, 08:41 AM

Oh Man,that's nice! And to think I was contemplating the thundertiger version.Now the choice is clear.Thanks e-flite!Now follow up with a hurricane and you will have made MANY Hawker fans happy!

BARNESJONR · Feb 14, 2008, 08:46 AM

Yes, ditto. Everytime I would see a Sea Fury, I would think that I wanted to get one and I would look at the TT version but I just could not seem to pull the trigger on it. I like the bigger version I have seen around here but it is a much more costly endeavor. The chance to build a Ron Daniels kit was another possible way to ownership but I have been building another rarely modeled 400 sized warbird and it has taken me almost 9 months to get it done.

Enter E-Flite with this one! Excellent!

Michael Richards · Feb 14, 2008, 09:02 AM

YES...
Finally a nice looking Hawker warbird. Totally agree bouncebk...roll on a hurricane as well please

Cheers Mike

BARNESJONR · Feb 14, 2008, 09:08 AM

I have to believe that the presence of John R. here on RCG has something to do with this one? It is great to have him around here for sure! What an asset he is to Horizon, E-Flite and RCGroups.

Tommy D · Feb 14, 2008, 09:24 AM

It's cute.... but why are "we" going backwards in size when compared to the P-47?

I found it hard to believe that the P-47 has been disappointing in sales for HH. I mean with the number of threads still active on the model it must have sold quite a few. That said, somehow they they think this is going to be the answer to more sales figures?

Pretty plane, odd subject, but in the end it's just another small foamie that might fall off the face of the earth in 6 months when the next small foamie arrives.

Tommy D

phoenix racing · Feb 14, 2008, 09:26 AM

Damn, hate to say it as I'm not an E-Flight fan....but that is nice. Will sell better on this side of the pond than the P-47!

RumRunner_1492 · Feb 14, 2008, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tommy D

It's cute.... but why are "we" going backwards in size when compared to the P-47?

I found it hard to believe that the P-47 has been disappointing in sales for HH. I mean with the number of threads still active on the model it must have sold quite a few. That said, somehow they they think this is going to be the answer to more sales figures?

Pretty plane, odd subject, but in the end it's just another small foamie that might fall off the face of the earth in 6 months when the next small foamie arrives.

Tommy D

The only think I can figure is it is built to the same scale as the P-47. This plane is a bit longer than the P-47. 32 vs. 33.3 inches long. It also has a slighty larger wing area.

They said the P-47 sales were disappointing?

800mZero · Feb 14, 2008, 09:44 AM

aww that is too cool

Tommy D · Feb 14, 2008, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RumRunner_1492

The only think I can figure is it is built to the same scale as the P-47. This plane is a bit longer than the P-47. 32 vs. 33.3 inches long. It also has a slighty larger wing area.

They said the P-47 sales were disappointing?

I don't buy the "keeping it in scale".... why so they can use the same midget pilot from the P-47!

I'm just kidding keep your shirt on guys.

Yes, I was told exactly that, disappointed in P-47 sales. I might have to buy another one as my 1st one flys like a champ!

Tommy D

PerlAddict · Feb 14, 2008, 10:49 AM

Wow, I can't believe P-47 sales were disappointing. That's one of the #1 most-recommended planes I see for foam warbirds, especially for a first warbird (just because it floats like a DREAM ... its glide path feels longer and smoother than my Super Cub's ...).

I think it's a big step forward for actual enthusiasts. It may not capture the "most popular seller" category being a more unique offering, but that's why I'm so impressed - it makes me feel like they're not just catering to the popular-buy demographic. I'm not going to complain about a couple of inches on the wingspan. It's not like it's a 32" Alfa (and people continually buy and rave about those little suckers). I absolutely love that E-Flite is making their planes retract-ready now. Huge selling point for me. I also love that this isn't another P-51, 47, 40, 38, or F-4U (though E-Flite already has two of those five currently, and I'd probably buy the others if they made them just because I like the 47 and 38 so much).

While I doubt we'd get to see two Hawker planes back to back, I'll keep my fingers crossed that a Typhoon might come down the line if you guys get into a little Hawker kick for a bit.

Can't wait to see it in May!

Thrawn150 · Feb 14, 2008, 12:04 PM

I love my P-47 got over 50 flights on it. This plane looks great, I think this will be a nice addiction to any park fliers squadron.

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Feb 14, 2008, 08:29 AM	#1
BARNESJONR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 9,179	New E-Flite Hawker Sea Fury Look what just popped up on Horizon's web site this morning! What a BEAUTIFUL war bird! Thank you E-Flite and Horizon! I can't wait for this one! Hawker Sea Fury 400 ARF Key Features Incredible scale detail, including accurately molded panel lines and factory applied paint finish Optional-use retractable landing gear included in addition to fixed landing gear Factory installed spars, hinges and control horns Lightly loaded flying characteristics Fully detailed, factory painted cockpit and pilot figure E-flite Outrunner stick motor mount included Optional-use factory finished rockets for added scale appearance Easy-access magnet secured hatch 3- to 5-channel operation (with optional rudder and retractable landing gear) EPS injection-molded foam construction 10x8E prop and spinner (included) Bolt-on removable wing Specs Wing Span:36.8" (935mm) Overall Length:33.3" (845mm) Wing Area:267.8 sq in (17.4 sq dm) Flying Weight:w/Battery: 25-30oz (565-850g) Motor Size:450-480 brushless outrunner Radio:3-channel or greater (up to 5-channels w/optional rudder and retractable landing gear) Servos:3 Sub-Micro (or up to 6 w/optional rudder and retractable landing gear) Speed Control :25-40 amp brushless Recommended Battery:3S 11.1V 1800-2200mAh Li-Po Retracts:Optional-use, included Attached Thumbnails 14.9 KB · Views: 1854 10.2 KB · Views: 1093 6.2 KB · Views: 966 15.1 KB · Views: 1601

Feb 14, 2008, 08:32 AM	#2
RumRunner_1492 It's 5 O'clock Somewhere Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 339	wow! What a great looking plane. Very detailed for $109. It reminds me a lot of the e-flite P-47. If it was a bit bigger it would have to be my next plane. Very impressive. E-Flite seems to be on the stick putting out a lot of new great looking planes. http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdID=EFL6050

Feb 14, 2008, 08:32 AM	#3
JimNM WAA-08 THANK FRANK! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States Posts: 3,851	The bar has been raised!

Feb 14, 2008, 08:39 AM	#4
BARNESJONR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 9,179	It is not a Platinum but it sure is gorgeous! Retracts, armaments ... man o man, what a great looking 400 sized warbird. This makes my morning for sure!

Feb 14, 2008, 08:41 AM	#5
bouncebk2003 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Minneapolis,MN. Posts: 406	Oh Man,that's nice! And to think I was contemplating the thundertiger version.Now the choice is clear.Thanks e-flite!Now follow up with a hurricane and you will have made MANY Hawker fans happy!

Feb 14, 2008, 08:46 AM	#6
BARNESJONR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 9,179	Yes, ditto. Everytime I would see a Sea Fury, I would think that I wanted to get one and I would look at the TT version but I just could not seem to pull the trigger on it. I like the bigger version I have seen around here but it is a much more costly endeavor. The chance to build a Ron Daniels kit was another possible way to ownership but I have been building another rarely modeled 400 sized warbird and it has taken me almost 9 months to get it done. Enter E-Flite with this one! Excellent!

Feb 14, 2008, 09:02 AM	#7
Michael Richards Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sherbrooke Qc Posts: 1,615	YES... Finally a nice looking Hawker warbird. Totally agree bouncebk...roll on a hurricane as well please Cheers Mike

Feb 14, 2008, 09:08 AM	#8
BARNESJONR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 9,179	I have to believe that the presence of John R. here on RCG has something to do with this one? It is great to have him around here for sure! What an asset he is to Horizon, E-Flite and RCGroups.

Feb 14, 2008, 09:24 AM	#9
Tommy D It eats birds for Breakfast! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Islip New York Posts: 9,343	It's cute.... but why are "we" going backwards in size when compared to the P-47? I found it hard to believe that the P-47 has been disappointing in sales for HH. I mean with the number of threads still active on the model it must have sold quite a few. That said, somehow they they think this is going to be the answer to more sales figures? Pretty plane, odd subject, but in the end it's just another small foamie that might fall off the face of the earth in 6 months when the next small foamie arrives. Tommy D

Feb 14, 2008, 09:26 AM	#10
phoenix racing Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 676	Damn, hate to say it as I'm not an E-Flight fan....but that is nice. Will sell better on this side of the pond than the P-47!

Feb 14, 2008, 09:44 AM	#12
800mZero 3DHS Junkie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 5,134	aww that is too cool

Feb 14, 2008, 10:49 AM	#14
PerlAddict Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 1,829	Wow, I can't believe P-47 sales were disappointing. That's one of the #1 most-recommended planes I see for foam warbirds, especially for a first warbird (just because it floats like a DREAM ... its glide path feels longer and smoother than my Super Cub's ...). I think it's a big step forward for actual enthusiasts. It may not capture the "most popular seller" category being a more unique offering, but that's why I'm so impressed - it makes me feel like they're not just catering to the popular-buy demographic. I'm not going to complain about a couple of inches on the wingspan. It's not like it's a 32" Alfa (and people continually buy and rave about those little suckers). I absolutely love that E-Flite is making their planes retract-ready now. Huge selling point for me. I also love that this isn't another P-51, 47, 40, 38, or F-4U (though E-Flite already has two of those five currently, and I'd probably buy the others if they made them just because I like the 47 and 38 so much). While I doubt we'd get to see two Hawker planes back to back, I'll keep my fingers crossed that a Typhoon might come down the line if you guys get into a little Hawker kick for a bit. Can't wait to see it in May!

Feb 14, 2008, 12:04 PM	#15
Thrawn150 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Oak Lawn, IL Posts: 509	I love my P-47 got over 50 flights on it. This plane looks great, I think this will be a nice addiction to any park fliers squadron.