The Pilot-RC Sbach 342 V2 75″ is a radio-controlled aerobatic aircraft designed to combine the flight characteristics of the previous Sbach 342 73″ with the performance required for modern XA aerobatics.
With a wingspan of 1.90 m and a wing area of 7,264 cm², it is intended to be equipped with a 30 to 40 cc gasoline engine or an equivalent electric power system.
Its airframe features a hybrid construction combining plywood, fiberglass, and carbon fiber. The fuselage and wings are reinforced to withstand the demands of aerobatic flight. The covering is applied over a German-made Oracover base.
The Pilot-RC quick assembly system is fitted to the wings, stabilizer, SFGs, and canopy. The wings and stabilizer can be detached without tools to facilitate transport and reduce preparation time at the field.
The hinges are installed, glued, and pinned at the factory. The engine mounting position is laser-engraved. The engine cowl is attached from the inside, with only two screws accessible from under the fuselage. The open structure also makes it easier to install a canister-type muffler.
The rudder linkage can be set up as either a pull-pull or push-pull system.
Technical Specifications
- Model: Sbach 342 V2 75″
- Type: ARF RC aerobatic aircraft
- Wingspan: 1,900 mm
- Length: 1,870 mm including spinner
- Wing area: 7,264 cm²
- Stated weight: 5.6 kg
- Construction: plywood, fiberglass, and carbon fiber
- Covering: applied over Oracover base
- Recommended power: 30 to 40 cc gasoline engine or equivalent electric motor
- Required servos: 5 high-torque servos
- Control configuration: one servo per aileron, one servo per elevator half, and one rudder servo
- Additional servo: one throttle servo for gasoline power
- Spinner diameter: 3.5 inches (approx. 89 mm)
- Initial center of gravity: 148 mm behind the leading edge at the fuselage
Included Items
The kit notably includes:
- pre-built and covered airframe;
- carbon fiber main landing gear;
- tail gear;
- wing joiner tubes;
- fiberglass control horns;
- wheels, axles, and wheel pants;
- transparent lower cowl section as a cutting template;
- installed hinges;
- pre-installed canopy;
- fuel tank and pre-assembled tubing;
- fuel fill and vent fittings;
- pre-assembled linkages with ball joints;
- a matching 3.5-inch carbon fiber spinner.
Additional Equipment Needed
To complete and fly the model, you will also need:
- a 30 to 40 cc gasoline engine or equivalent electric power system;
- five high-torque servos;
- an additional throttle servo for gasoline power;
- a transmitter and receiver;
- a propeller;
- suitable batteries;
- a power management system;
- servo extensions;
- the necessary accessories for your chosen power system installation.
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