Uploaded September 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
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Back to topic: For those of you that may have not seen it yet, recently I painted my Freewing F/A-18C (which I name 'Lucía') with a custom scheme representing an old spanish NTM (Nato Tiger Meet) livery that celebrated 25 years of 'Ala 15' squadron history!
(Which essentially converts my F/A-18C into an EF-18A).
I contacted Callie from Callie Graphics (https://callie-graphics.com) to make the set of vinyl decals for me and she made a wonderful job! Prior to that, I spent quite some time going through the process of learning how to use an airbrush, then the actual painting. I am pretty satisfied with how she came out considering it was my first airbrush work ever! (Well, technically I used brush painting and permanent markers in addition to airbrush, keep tuned because I will release a video on the entire process on my second channel (youtube.com/RC4ever).
I fell in love with this particular scheme years ago as I saw this particular livery perform several times in different local airshows, so I thought it was only logic to paint my Freewing F-18 sporting the same looks :)
Sadly, I am told that the original no longer exists as it was repainted back in military grey. What a terrible shame... :'(
After spending months in the workshop I finally got to maiden the jet but due to some circumstances we haven't been able to capture many videos of her yet... you can find a couple in my second channel (RC4ever) but a few new vids will be popping out now here and there too!
These were some pretty cool flights despite being very windy days, and I was also testing lighter batteries (660 - 760g instead off my usual 875g bricks) and doing plenty of aerobatics, hope you enjoy! :D
Flights 113th to 116th on this airframe!
Jet: Freewing F/A-18C Hornet (PNP version, with modifications).
LED afterburner: 'The Lightburner'
Vinyl decals: Callie Graphics
Paintjob: RC4ever
Pilot: RC4ever
Ground video: Luis Ibáñez
Airfield: Club Els Cards
You know the drill... please share the video, subscribe and ring the bell, it helps me out! YouTube is kinda rough lately! :'(
SPECIFICATIONS (Regarding my particular setup):
Model Scale: 1/11.5
Wingspan: 1034 mm
Length: 1500 mm
Empty Weight: 2800g (w/o batteries)
Main battery pack weight (Panther 6S 5000mAh '75C'): 870g
Rx battery pack weight (Rhino 2S 610mAh): 40g
Take-off weight: 3710g
Current CG (Center of Gravity): 112 mm from the wing's leading edge at the root
Power System: Stock 6S 3672-1900Kv Brushless Inrunner Motor
Electronic Speed Control: Stock Freewing 130A, EC5 Connector
EDF: Stock 90mm diameter with 9-blade rotor
Servos and retracts (All stock):
- 7x 9g digital, detal gear
- 2x 17g digital, metal gear
- Electronic retractable main landing gear and steerable nose gear with all metal shock absorbing struts
Batteries:
- Main pack: 6S 22.2V 5000mAh LiPo (Turnigy Panther '75C', 870g)
- Receiver pack: 2S 7.4V 610mAh LiPo (Rhino)
Radio gear: FrSky X8R with one SBUS decoder
Gyro: EagleTree Guardian 2D/3D
UBEC: Turnigy (Hobbywing) 8-15A
Here's an initial 'more balanced', less nose-heavy setup that I consider better than the factory recommended one (Not my final setup though):
rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=44618369&postcount=3961
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My AIRSOFT YouTube channel:
(Mostly airsoft gameplays)
youtube.com/airguardianairsoft
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Shameless plug: if you want to contribute to my work, please consider having a look at some of my merch! ;)
airguardian.creator-spring.com
Back to topic: For those of you that may have not seen it yet, recently I painted my Freewing F/A-18C (which I name 'Lucía') with a custom scheme representing an old spanish NTM (Nato Tiger Meet) livery that celebrated 25 years of 'Ala 15' squadron history!
(Which essentially converts my F/A-18C into an EF-18A).
I contacted Callie from Callie Graphics (https://callie-graphics.com) to make the set of vinyl decals for me and she made a wonderful job! Prior to that, I spent quite some time going through the process of learning how to use an airbrush, then the actual painting. I am pretty satisfied with how she came out considering it was my first airbrush work ever! (Well, technically I used brush painting and permanent markers in addition to airbrush, keep tuned because I will release a video on the entire process on my second channel (youtube.com/RC4ever).
I fell in love with this particular scheme years ago as I saw this particular livery perform several times in different local airshows, so I thought it was only logic to paint my Freewing F-18 sporting the same looks :)
Sadly, I am told that the original no longer exists as it was repainted back in military grey. What a terrible shame... :'(
After spending months in the workshop I finally got to maiden the jet but due to some circumstances we haven't been able to capture many videos of her yet... you can find a couple in my second channel (RC4ever) but a few new vids will be popping out now here and there too!
These were some pretty cool flights despite being very windy days, and I was also testing lighter batteries (660 - 760g instead off my usual 875g bricks) and doing plenty of aerobatics, hope you enjoy! :D
Flights 113th to 116th on this airframe!
Jet: Freewing F/A-18C Hornet (PNP version, with modifications).
LED afterburner: 'The Lightburner'
Vinyl decals: Callie Graphics
Paintjob: RC4ever
Pilot: RC4ever
Ground video: Luis Ibáñez
Airfield: Club Els Cards
You know the drill... please share the video, subscribe and ring the bell, it helps me out! YouTube is kinda rough lately! :'(
SPECIFICATIONS (Regarding my particular setup):
Model Scale: 1/11.5
Wingspan: 1034 mm
Length: 1500 mm
Empty Weight: 2800g (w/o batteries)
Main battery pack weight (Panther 6S 5000mAh '75C'): 870g
Rx battery pack weight (Rhino 2S 610mAh): 40g
Take-off weight: 3710g
Current CG (Center of Gravity): 112 mm from the wing's leading edge at the root
Power System: Stock 6S 3672-1900Kv Brushless Inrunner Motor
Electronic Speed Control: Stock Freewing 130A, EC5 Connector
EDF: Stock 90mm diameter with 9-blade rotor
Servos and retracts (All stock):
- 7x 9g digital, detal gear
- 2x 17g digital, metal gear
- Electronic retractable main landing gear and steerable nose gear with all metal shock absorbing struts
Batteries:
- Main pack: 6S 22.2V 5000mAh LiPo (Turnigy Panther '75C', 870g)
- Receiver pack: 2S 7.4V 610mAh LiPo (Rhino)
Radio gear: FrSky X8R with one SBUS decoder
Gyro: EagleTree Guardian 2D/3D
UBEC: Turnigy (Hobbywing) 8-15A
Here's an initial 'more balanced', less nose-heavy setup that I consider better than the factory recommended one (Not my final setup though):
rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=44618369&postcount=3961
If you dearly enjoy my content, please consider supporting me on Patreon!
patreon.com/Airguardian
I'd feel really grateful that you take some time to SHARE this video with your friends, LIKE and off course, SUBSCRIBE and ring the bell!
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
My secondary aviation YouTube channel:
(For vlogging and RC tutorials and weird stuff that I think has no place in my main channel)
youtube.com/RC4ever
My AIRSOFT YouTube channel:
(Mostly airsoft gameplays)
youtube.com/airguardianairsoft
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
You can also follow me on:
Facebook: facebook.com/RC4ever
Twitter: twitter.com/RC4Media
Instagram: instagram.com/Airguardian
Patreon: patreon.com/Airguardian
![SU-35 BENDING PHYSICS... YET AGAIN!! ✈️ MAKS 2017 [Remastered]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/k3OLJ4W5MGc/mqdefault.jpg "SU-35 BENDING PHYSICS... YET AGAIN!! ✈️ MAKS 2017 [Remastered]
Prepare to be awe-struck as the SU-35 showcases its jaw-dropping maneuvers in yet another remastered video from MAKS 2017!! From gravity-defying aerobatics to mind-blowing stunts, witness the sheer power and agility of this formidable fighter jet!
Captured at the prestigious MAKS 2017 airshow, this remastered footage brings you up close to the action, allowing you to experience the adrenaline-pumping thrill of the SU-35 like never before. With its advanced technology and unparalleled performance, the SU-35 proves why its in a league of its own!
Sit back, relax, and immerse yourself in the world of aviation excellence as the SU-35 defies the laws of physics with its breathtaking maneuvers. Dont miss out on this extraordinary display of aerial prowess!
As usual, Юрий Ващук (Yuriy Vaschuk) is at the controls showcasing his unparalleled skill with this fighter aircraft. These videos were shot at MAKS 2017 at Gromov Flight Research Institute in Zhukovskiy, Moscow in 2017, but back then I didnt have the editing means that I do nowadays in terms of software (DaVinci Resolve) and graphics card, so I decided to revisit a number of older videos to improve the color grading and add stabilization and sharpening. Hope you appreciate it!
The Sukhoi Su-35 (Сухой Су-35; NATO reporting name: Flanker-E) is the designation for two separate, heavily-upgraded derivatives of the Su-27 air-defence fighter. They are twin-engine, single-seater, highly-maneuverable fighter aircraft, designed by the Sukhoi Design Bureau and built by the Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aircraft Production Association.
The first variant was designed during the 1980s as an upgrade of the Su-27, and was initially known as the Su-27M. This derivative made use of canards and had a multi-function radar that transformed the aircraft into a multi-role fighter jet. It was also structurally reinforced to support its heavier weight. The first prototype made its maiden flight in June 1988. The aircraft did not enter mass production at the time due to the collapse of the Soviet Union and therefore Sukhoi re-designated the aircraft later on as Su-35 to attract export orders. At the same time, the fourteen aircraft initially produced were used for tests and exhibitions; one example had thrust-vectoring engines installed, and the resultant Su-37 was used as a technology demonstrator. A sole two-seat trainer was also built in the late 1990s under the designation SU-35UB that strongly resembled the Su-30MK family.
In 2003, Sukhoi embarked on a second modernization of the Su-35 to serve as an interim aircraft awaiting the development of the Sukhoi PAK-FA (Su-57, previously T-50) program. Also known as Su-35, this derivative had a redesigned and highly modernized cockpit as well as an improved weapons-control system, it also featured thrust-vectoring engines (AL-41F1S, formerly AL-117S) in place of the omitted canards. The airbrake was gone and it used aerodynamic rudder brakes. The type made its first flight in February 2008. Although the aircraft was designed for export, the Russian Air Force in 2009 became the launch customer of the aircraft, the production version of which is the currently designated Su-35S. Chinas Peoples Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) is the sole foreign customer of the aircraft so far but other countries are reportedly in discussions with Russia about the possible purchase of the Su-35, among which is Indonesia, whose government is expected to sign a contract in the near future.
SU-35S GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Crew: 1
Length: 21.9 m
Wingspan: (with wingtip pods) 15.3 m
Height: 5.9 m
Wing area: 62 m²
Empty weight: 18,400 kg
Loaded weight (50% internal fuel): 25,300 kg
Max. takeoff weight: 34,500 kg
Fuel capacity (internal fuel tanks): 11,500 kg
Powerplant: 2 × Saturn AL-41F1S afterburning turbofans
Dry thrust: 86.3 kN each
Thrust with afterburner: 142 kN each
PERFORMANCE
Maximum speed:
At altitude: Mach 2.25 (2,400 km/h)
At sea level: Mach 1.13 (1,400 km/h)
Range:
At altitude: 3600 km
At sea level: 1580 km
Ferry range (with 2 external fuel tanks): 4,500 km
Service ceiling: 18000 m
Rate of climb: over 280 m/s
Wing loading:
With 50% fuel: 408 kg/m²
With full internal fuel: 500.8 kg/m²
Thrust/weight: 1.13 at 50% fuel (0.92 with full internal fuel)
Maximum G-load: +9G
More info about this fighter jet on:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sukhoi_Su-35
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