Small Sport jets are trendy...! The CARF-Models Joker is following this development, being based on our former and smaller EDF Sport Jet "Spark", now a little enlarged in size, simplified in design and prepared for the increasingly popular 70-80 N jet engines.
ARF KIT
160 cm wing span and a little under 2m length, single piece wing and stab mounted to the fuselage from the bottom with 2 dowels and 2 bolts, all control surfaces pre-hinged as elastic flaps, all these features follow the successful path of our larger sport jets, such as the UltraFlash. To make it even more compact, the fuselage has a removable nose cone which allows transportation in very small cars. And the box size is very small as well, thus UPS shippable around the globe at economical prices.
The component layout is very simple, open ducting and a single central fuel tank makes all installation very easy and light. It is prepared to side-mount 8 common 15 mm servos such as a Mac Gregor MGB 5216 HV. Prefabrication has been taken to a level where only the servos have to be clicked in and engine has to be mounted with 4 screws. The electric retract is included in the kit and already installed. A complete hardware includes linkages and all necessary hardware in German quality. Also in prefabrication and completeness it beomes a benchmark.
The fuselage of the Joker has a seperate nose cone to allow easy excess to the nose gear and possible placed batteries. There is enought room for turbine between 70 - 85N and all the woodparts are already preinstalled and ready for the RC installation.
All elevator servos are pepared to be mounted inside the stab. Common size 15mm servos are used. A regular 15 mm Mini Servo just drops in and get held down with a carbon plate and two screws. High quality linkages, cut to their exact length, are included in the hardware bag.
Subtle but noticable changes in this area have really improved the overall quality and practicability of the UltraFlash. The Turbine mounting itself hasn't changed, but we have redesigned how the thrust tube assembles and mounts in the fuselage. The connection between carbon bell mouth and stainless thrust tube is prepeared with pre-drilled holes so that it can be inserted in the fuselage and then screwed together in seconds. We have also changed the thrust tube material to the hard and superlight 0.15mm stainless steel we were able to source.
Last but not least, a new fuel tank with 3.5 l capacity will eliminate the need for the wing tank when using larger engines, and render the optionally available saddle tanks copletely unnecessary. Instead the wing tank can be used for smoke. Therfore the intakes have been shortened and the removable intake liner eliminiated. This simplification of the fuel system is one of the biggest improvements, we're sure. For the SPEED junkies it can be said, that the optional small main tank in conjunction with the full intake liner, are still available and can be installed optionally.
A new electric retractable landing gear has been designed and put in production, which fits the new Joker like a glove. Highly abrasion restistant wheels are installed, electric brakes are perfectly dimensioned for a smooth and safe stop.
We offer an extremely high-quality assembly service and can deliver either an ARF+ or a fully flight-ready PNP model – including turbine, fully installed servos and wiring, electric retracts, and pre-installed fuel tanks. If you choose the PNP version, final assembly takes only a few hours… Getting a sport jet like our UltraFlash EVO into the air has never been easier! At the same time, the images show what your model can look like after assembly – a true masterpiece of engineering and design.
For our Joker, we offer a wide range of accessories. These include electric retractable landing gear from either JP or Electron, matching fuel tanks, the thrust tube, and an optional UAT. Additionally, we offer high-quality MacGregor servos in combination with our own CARF-Models servo arms – perfectly matched to the model and the demands of a high-performance sport jet.
Like all our airplanes, the Joker is not different. It boasts meticulously applied PU paintwork, expertly executed in the molds. If you're seeking a personalized touch, we offer color swaps and completely custom designs developed through collaborative efforts between you and our skilled artists. Below are our Standard Schemes and a few standout examples:
There is no difference in flight performance to even significantly larger Sport Jets. The CARF-Models Joker flies "large". Not twitchy at all, rock solid it all maneouvers. The speed range is wide and both the aerobatic capabilities as well as the slow flight characteristics are extremely impressive. You have to see it, you have to fly it yourself to believe.
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63" (1600 mm) |
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77" (1950 mm) |
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14 Lbs (6.5 kg) dry |
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70-80 N |
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8 high torque digital mini servos |
This is a preliminary Instrution Manual with the most important infromation to build and set up our Joker. It will be sufficient for the time being to support your equipment installation and to help set up the plane for the first flights.
