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BVM
F-18 1:5.5 Scale
C Hornet
SINGLE ENGINE
PRICE $12,199.00
TWIN ENGINE
PRICE $12,699.00
includes freight shipped
within the USA
Includes NEW BVM
branded Servos
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Specifications |
Length:
Wingspan:
Weight: |
121"
85.5"
52 Lb |
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Turbine
Engine:
Channels Required:
Gyro: |
250-310
18
Cortex Pro |
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NOTE: This
airplane full of Fuel and Smoke will meet the
requirements for the AMA Large Model Airplane Program.
Please click below for more information on the LMA1
Program.
https://www.modelaircraft.org/largemodelairplane
Clicking on the link above will take you from the BVM
website to the AMA website.
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Special Features Installed
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Central Control Unit (CCU)
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Landing Gear w/Trailing Link
Struts and Air System
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Digital High Voltage Metal
Gear Train
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Servo Extensions and Linkage
Rods
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Navigation & Landing Lights
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Fuel System
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Doublewall Stainless Steel
Thrust Tube
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BVM Air Fill Valve
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Air Tanks
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BVM Servos Now Installed in
Models
BVM servos (32kg and 42kg)
are now installed in our F-18 1:5.5 scale
model.
The NEW BVM Servos
offer a higher resolution than the previously installed servo's.
The 32kg & 42kg are HV, Digital, and Brushless.
Made by a well known manufacture in Taiwan.
Only available with a
model purchase. Not available for individual sale.
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BLS 320 Specifications:
Torque @ 7.4v - 32.0kg/444.4oz-in
Speed @ 7.4v - 0.12 sec/60 deg
Refresh Rate: 333Hz
Motor Type: Brushless
Resolution (4096) |
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BLS 420 Specifications:
Torque @ 7.4v - 42.0kg/583.3oz-in
Speed @ 7.4v - 0.13 sec/60 deg
Refresh Rate: 333Hz
Motor Type: Brushless
Resolution (4096) |
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Controls |
QTY |
Servo Type |
| Steering |
1 |
42kg |
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| Aileron |
2 |
32kg |
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| Flap |
2 |
42kg |
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| Rudder |
2 |
32kg |
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| Elevator |
2 |
42kg |
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| Canopy |
1 |
42kg |
Items Needed
To Complete:
Available from BVM
(2)
BVM # VU-7304EXB-EC3 -
HiCurrent EXB 3000 mAh w/EC3
OR
(2) BVM # TP4000-2SPXRX - ThunderPower RX 4000mAh 2-Cell/2S
7.4V
(1)
BVM # 6044 -
BVM
Ultimate Air Trap
12 Channel Receiver minimum
Options:
Pulse Ultra Batteries
#V-WB 15 JET PILOT
15" Jet Pilot Modern
$139.99
Pilot available in different colors
TWIN Engine Fuel Install Kit
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PA-SR-9305
$284.99
SINGLE Engine Fuel Install Kit
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PA-SR-9505 $284.99
Set of Wing & Tail Bags $295.00
Of course, a properly set-up Gyro
smoothes things out especially in the wind.
#V-DA-BD-CORTEXPRO
Bavarian Demon Cortex Pro
Engine
Choices
Your choice of
250-310 Lb turbine
Call BVM for
combo pricing.
SINGLE ENGINE
PRICE $12,199.00
TWIN ENGINE
PRICE $12,699.00
includes freight shipped
within the USA
Includes NEW BVM
branded Servos
Custom paint schemes are available for up
to a $500.00 artwork, documentation and development fee.
There are many paint scheme options that
are not currently on our site. We are working diligently to update
the website with all the existing schemes. Please give us a call
if you have a scheme in mind to see if it is already in our
archive.
Thank you for your understanding and
continued support.
Customer Hotshots
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images to enlarge
Patty,
My F-18 from August of 2023 at the Baldwin, Mi.
Boondoggle put on by LCMFA, Lake County Modelers &
Flyers Assoc. Where I won the Top Gun Award from JPO
with this F-18 5.5 scale. The jet is set up with
twin Kingtech engines, stock servos, no gyro(s), a
fully active cockpit with operational screens that
change viewpoints and pilot that both arms and head
moves.
This is a fantastic flying Jet, Very predictable
with no bad tendencies in flight.
Garrett Wolfe
Leetonia, Ohio
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“BVM provides World Class Model
Aircraft 2nd to NONE!” commented by Randal Ott.
This BVM
F-18 5.5 scale is powered by a KingTech 320G4. Randy
is also a very proud owner of a BVM 1/6 F-16 and a
BVM F9F Cougar. He is also eagerly waiting for his
new 1/5 F-16 to add to his collection. |
| Successful Re-maiden of my new to
me 1/5 F-18. This airplane is powered by a Kingtech
320G4+, Cortex Pro and Spektrum Guidance.
Brian Blois |
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Jesse Patrick
from Indianapolis, Indiana with his BVM 1:5.5 F-18.
It has Jeti and Cortex for guidance and is powered
by a Kingtech 260. |
Sent: Tuesday, April 25,
2023 7:59 AM
To: Patty <patty@bvmjets.com>
Subject: Pics of local community event
Patty,
Recently I had the opportunity to attend a
community event for a local STEM program with my
flying club. It was for the Southern Maryland
Jr. College STEM program. It is a youth outreach
program that involves local schools and get them
interested and exposed to a wide variety of
science and tech programs.
On display was the 1/5th scale F-18 Blue Angels
and IT WAS A HIT! We had flight simulators and
was able to sign up 9 families to AMA and our
club. There was a huge interest from the
Southern Maryland ROTC as well. I’m scheduled to
do a talk and demo with their group coming up as
well.
Take care and be safe.
VR
CHUCK RUSSELL
BVM Team Representative |
| BVM as always!!! Excellent
product
Thx
Juan Vidal
PR
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From: Michael Sarysz
Sent: Tuesday, April 4, 2023 11:55 AM
To: Patty <patty@bvmjets.com>
Subject: SARYSZ - WINGS OVER HOMESTEAD
Hi Patty!
We had a great show for the Wings over Homestead
2023 air show!
Lots of great photos were taken of the F-18 and many
people asked questions about the model.
The pilots especially enjoyed seeing it fly :)
Michael Sarysz |
Sent: Sunday, October 16,
2022 5:25 PM
To: Patty <patty@bvmjets.com>
Subject: BVM F-18 dream
Patty,
I can’t thank you , Heather and Rob and the rest of
your team enough for all the support in getting this
1/5th scale F-18. The dedication, determination and
the basic willingness to go the extra mile was
absolutely appreciated!! The entire experience was
fantastic. This plane is a show stopper and fly
amazing!!!
Thank again for everything you guys are a pillar in
the hobby community for sure!!!!
God speed and safe flying..
V/R
Chuck Russell |
Hi Patty,
Hope all is well. I just happen to catch a few
nice shots of the plane. It’s really a beautiful
model! Great work!
Thanks,
Jay A. Foehr
JFK A320 Captain |
"Great day with the Hornet!"
Michael Sarysz
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Good Morning Patty,
Flew my 1:5.5 F-18 twin. What a awesome jet! Thank you for all
your help.
David Soufer
California |
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MICHAEL SARYSZ
and SAL DiFLORIA WITH THE BVM F-18 1/5.5 SCALE
HORNET
SALS HORNET IS
POWERED BY (2) EVO 170 TURBINES
MICHAELS IS A SINGLE VERSION POWERED BY AN AMT
OLYMPUS HP TURBINE. |
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Vadim Konviser from Playa Del Rey, CA with
his F-18 5.5 and F-16 1:5. The F-18 has twin Jetmuntz 166S,
Spektrum DX18, and a Cortex Pro. The F-16 has a Jetmuntz 250XBL,
Spektrum DX18 and a AS3000X.
James Hillin from Houston Texas with his BVM
F-18 5.5 scale Blue Angels scheme.
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"I've had quite a few RC Jet‘s
over the years. By far BVM is the best right out of
the box flights are amazing."
James Hillin
FullArmor Firearms |
From: Kelly Rohrbach
Sent: Monday, April 19, 2021 9:34 PM
To: Heather@bvmjets.com
Subject: Hot shot pictures of our 1/5th F18 and
Classic Ultra Bandit
Hello Heather
Here are a couple pictures from Tucson Jets 2021
where we did both maidens on these two birds,
F18 is powered by Swiwin 300 and guided by JR 28x.
Classic Ultra Bandit powered by Swiwin 220 and
guided also by JR 28x.
Look for them both at Kentucky Jets
Kelly Rohrbach |
From: Brown,
Jermaine
Sent: Monday, October 19, 2020 1:48 PM
To: Patty@bvmjets.com
Subject: Hotshots :)
I couldn’t be happier with it Patty! You guys did an
amazing job, it’s perfect!
Jay Brown
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Chris Gleason
from New Fairfield, Connecticut with his BVM F-18
5.5 scale. The F-18 is powered by a
K-320G4 and guided by a DX-20 and a Cortex Pro. |
Greg Alderman with his 1:5.5 scale BVM
F-18. The F-18 is powered by twin JetCentral 160s and Jeti
guidance.
Richard Verano with his BVM F-18 1:5.5
scale. He flies it with JR28X and a Cortex Pro. He has a single
K320 for power.
This photo was taken in Stage Coach,
Nevada
Barry Hinrichs (L) and Sylvain Allard (R)
with their very visible 1:5.5 scale F-18’s. Barry's F-18 is
guided by a Spektrum IX 20, Cortex Pro and is powered with a
single K320. Sylvain’s F-18 is also Spektrum guided with a
Cortex Pro. His is powered by 2-K160'S. Barry has more than 70
flights on his now since January of this year.
Sylvain just put the first 3 flights on his.
Jan Sundberg (L) and Dave Fusinato (R)
with their beautiful 1:5.5 scale F18's. They both did their
maidens last weekend. Both planes are flying with Spektrum
DX18's for guidance and AS3000 gyros. The planes are powered
with K320's.
Congrats to them both.
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From: Paul LeTourneau
Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 11:43 AM
To:
Patty
Cc: Rob Lynch
Subject: F-18 maiden
Good morning Patty & Rob,
I was able to maiden the F-18
yesterday in Fond du Lac WI, all I can say is that its
an incredible flying aircraft!! The BVM team has
certainly produced a first class model!
Thank you for all the support and I
look forward to more of the BVM PNP aircraft!
Paul LeTourneau
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