I have always been interested in NASA’s experimental aircrafts. The X-29, in particular, has fascinated me because of its unusual wing geometry and the aerodynamic advantages associated with it.
Therefore, I decided to design my own model. My goal is to replicate the original as closely as possible, including actively controlled canards, conventional control surfaces, and a retractable landing gear.
For the power unit, I chose a 90 mm EDF, which fits the size and performance requirements of the project.
Specifications:
A 90mm EDF Sport-Jet
Wingspan: 1000mm
Length: 1750mm
Weight: 3.6Kg
Power Setup: 90mm EDF, 90A ESC, 5300mAh 6s Lipo
To figure out the right CG for the final jet, I built a 45% scale model and tried it out as a hand-launch glider.
