Phil 9 Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 the 91should be a good engine for this model. electric or a lighter 2 stroke .55 would be better for top 3d performance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark a Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Posted by Mark a on 23/03/2013 19:13:35: I've just got myself a Hanger 9 Katana 50 size and i'm wondering how to power it. All my current aircraft are ic powered and i have a spare sc 91 fs to fit in it would this engine be ok ?. If i go down the lecy route it would mean great expence buying motor, esc, batteries etc but would lecy be better as i'll only be doing mild 3d and aero's. Your thoughts gents please. Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark a Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Sorry guys a bit of finger trouble with above posts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon B Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 I'm not an IC flyer, but the big advantage of electric for aerobatics (in my mind) is having a constant CoG during the flight, rather than starting nose heavy with a full tank and gradually having the weight shift backwards as the tank empties. Would have thought it would assist precision Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bowker Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Which way did you go on this Mark? I've had the H9 Katana 50 in my garage for 6 months, time to start fitting it out for this year I think. I fancy trying the Evolution 10cc in it as most of my models are electric, including my large H9 Funtana 125G With it being petrol I should get longer flying times, cheap to run and can keep going all day. Fly, land, refuel, fly, land, refuel, fly, land, refuel..... Edited By Allan Bowker on 27/01/2014 18:27:16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark a Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 I infact sold mine while still in its box, one of our club members said he had fancied one for a long time and since I had not started to build it after 6 months I sold it to him. Mark. Edited By Mark a on 27/01/2014 19:34:28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hangar 9 nut Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Alan,you got it right mate I have one with Laser 80 fantastic and a 90 would be great too Mark! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bowker Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Thanks for posting back guys, much appreciated. How does your Laser 80 compare with an Evo 10cc H9nut? From a quick Google I think the Laser 80 is 4 stroke and suits 50 size airframe? Horizon Hobby say that the Evo 10cc is equivalent to a .60 size 2 stroke, hopefully a decent match then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I thought Horizon claimed equivalence with a 50 glow 2 stroke? I had mine in a BH Extra 300 (46 size) and it was a nice match, not overpowered using a 13*6 APC prop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bowker Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 No Bob, they definitely list it as: 10cc (.60 cu in) gas RC "Gas pilots looking to power their .46- to .60-size models with an engine that is....." **LINK** Interesting that you got yours in a 46 size airframe though, I've been hesitating over if it will have enough power or if I needed the 15cc brother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hangar 9 nut Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 The power in the Laser is amazing I don't think the gas 10cc will have as much power as a two stroke glow 10cc and iam shore the Laser is more powerfull than a 10cc two stroke,the other thing is with a small two stroke you may have to add weight so why not put a hevier engine in with more power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Posted by Allan Bowker on 28/01/2014 12:26:44: Interesting that you got yours in a 46 size airframe though, I've been hesitating over if it will have enough power or if I needed the 15cc brother. Not really, it's what the septics refer to as a 'small block' 60 - ie a standard 46-53 size crankcase. Interestingly I replaced the 12oz glow tank with a 6oz tank, 1100 LiFe pack and the ignition unit all in the tank bay. I can't remember which US site it was but Pete Bergstrom from HH US stated it was equivalent to their 55 glow when using it's torque to turn larger props(13", but had less HP so was not so good on smaller props (11"?) Edited By Bob Cotsford on 28/01/2014 15:53:59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bowker Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 As the Evolution 10cc was marketed specifically with the H9 Meridian, I thought a comparison was in order between the two airframes: On paper they seem very similar, the only thing I'm having trouble comparing is the 2-stroke 10cc gas against the 4-stroke 14cc gas in the table. As a 4-stroke is not as powerful as the 2-stroke, I'm purely guessing that the 4cc difference evens them up like for like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin spit Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I really think 15cc is the way to go as the katana is a 3d model and having power in reserve is what you want.The meriden is only a sport flyer and as such only needs the power of the 10cc. hangar 9 recommendation of .46-55 glow 2stroke has been tried and tested by many on rc groups and all reported having to add nose weight and being underpowered and they changed to .60 even .90 size glows thats why i used the dle 20 which is loads of power.my clubmates katana flys well on the 15cc but would struggle with less power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hangar 9 nut Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Four stroke all the way it will pull the Katana vertical I doubt if the 10cc gas will ! Horses for courses Allan it all depends on the performance you want from the airframe and also the four stroke will be more pleasant to the ear ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Jones Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Posted by Hangar 9 nut on 29/01/2014 16:12:53: Four stroke all the way it will pull the Katana vertical I doubt if the 10cc gas will ! Horses for courses Allan it all depends on the performance you want from the airframe and also the four stroke will be more pleasant to the ear ! Are you suggesting a 4 stroke glow or the 14cc 4 stroke petrol (can't bring myself to say "gas" ) which I presume will have good torque? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hangar 9 nut Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 4 stroke glow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Laughton Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 My two pennyworth.... I have a Sebart 50E Katana converted to IC using the conversion kit. It is designed for 50 size two strokes if IC is the chosen power option. I originally fitted an OS 55AX two stroke which was fine but a friend advised me that there was space enough in the cowl to fit an OS75 AX two stroke and I did! 160+ flights later I wouldn't change a thing - having that power in reserve is fun fun fun! Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Jones Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Posted by Hangar 9 nut on 01/02/2014 21:46:05: 4 stroke glow! Ok, thanks, just making sure I understand correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bowker Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Thanks for everyones input on this, looks like I need to buy the Evo 15cc. Unfortunately there seems to be a shortage of them for the next few weeks, while we wait for a shipping container to arrive to the UK. I love the new EFI technology Evolution have released, although not yet available for the 15cc (62cc only) it will be just my luck they do release it a week after I buy my engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.. Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 I got a fantastic buy at yesterday's great southern model auction, a Hangar 9 Katana fitted with an OS 55 AX both new never flown & the motor has not yet seen fuel. I also have a new in the box pumped OS 91 four stroke so my dilemma is do I fit the 91 or leave the 55 in??? Decisions Decisions, if I fit the 91 I would put the tank back over the C of G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hangar 9 nut Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Fit the 91 I have katana with Laser 80 its great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daves42 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Everywhere I look, they are all sold out. I don't think Hangar 9 make them anymore. Anybody know where I can get one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.. Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Posted by Hangar 9 nut on 25/03/2014 00:08:54: Fit the 91 I have katana with Laser 80 its great! I am tempted especially as the engine is pumped allowing me to move the fuel tank back. Edited By Justin K on 25/03/2014 18:08:16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hangar 9 nut Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 It will go vertical for ever ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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