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HIROBO X-spec - Freya - Sceadu - Shuttle > New Hirobo Lepton EX Electric Heli

MRC-Hirobo
Key Veteran
Location: EDISON, NJ

Okay guys, here is the first release info on the NEW Lepton Electric series heli from Hirobo. The First release is an EX version. Some specifications may change but this is what we are expecting from Hirobo. More to come later!

Name: LEPTON EX
Length: 837mm 32.95 in
Width: 144mm 5.67 in
Height: 281 11.06 in
Weight: 1600g 3.5lbs
Rotor Dia: 955mm 37.6 in
Linkage: Push Pull 120 CCPM
Drive train: DTDS gear set, belt drive to tail
RPM: 1800-1900 hover
2600 for aerobatics on 4S power
Main Blade: 425mm, 50g Symmetrical FRP
Tail Rotor Dia: 160mm 6.3 in.
Tail Rotor blades: 54mm
Rotor Head: All metal SZ-M, Swash, washout, mixing levers all metal
Main Frame: Carbon Fiber
Gear ratio: 3.9:1:4 for 4S, 3.61:1:4 for 3S.
Main gear: 94T
Pinion Gear : 24t ( for 4S set up), 26T pinion for 3 cell, both included in kit.
Motor: 890KV outrunner with 5mm shaft and attached fan req'd
Speed Control: up to 4 cell lipo, 60A-80A, BEC req'd, Governor suggested
Battery: 4s1p 3000-3700 or twin 3 cell 2100's in parallel okay.
Gyro: 401 with 9650 servo recommended, 9254 too big
Servos: Futaba s3102 or similiar, standard servos too big.
Receiver: PCM only, PPM or FM receiver not recommended
Flight Performance: 10mins normal, 6min 3D
Other: Blade support included for storage.

Only the kit with no electronics will be initially released. We should have delivery in June 2006. A full version with battery, special charger, speed control and motor will come later in the season.

Street cost anticipated at US $600-650.00

First shipment almost sold out. If you want one, order now!

- Dan G. -

04-13-2006 Over year old.

RCHeliJim
Key Veteran
Location: Orem, UT USA

Sweet looking bird Jeff

Go Fly, Have Fun!!
-Team Quick UK
-Team RCHeliMag

04-13-2006 Over year old.

HOMEPAGE

GScott
Key Veteran
Location: Lewis Center, OH

Looks great but the price seems a little steep with no engine or speed control. That puts it considerably higher than a Logo 10 or even the Logo 10 3D or Carbon. The Quick Japan EP8 is also an all metal heli but is only $300.

04-13-2006 Over year old.

tnbulldog
Senior Heliman
Location: Cookeville, TN

Nice looking heli - shame about the name.

I keep thinking of iced tea, when I read its name.

04-13-2006 Over year old.

SolarXtreme
Veteran
Location: Arroyo Grande, CA

Wow! Looks like i'm going to have to sell my Trex SE.
.

I picked a hell of a day to quit drinking

Avant EFX
Freya EVO

04-13-2006 Over year old.

HOMEPAGE

Dr Lodge
Elite Veteran
Location: Guildford, Surrey - UK

Jeff, what size is this heli compared to the TRex and Logo 10?

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Sorry for the long note, I didn't have time to write a short one.

04-13-2006 Over year old.

Havoc
Key Veteran
Location: Ky.

Hurry up with the thing. I almost bought a T-rex and now you've just screwed up my thinking process. Don't synergy us.

04-13-2006 Over year old.

mainblades
Senior Heliman
Location: Roy, UT USA

Looks nice

Although, I second that the price seems a bit steep.
I think, I still want one though

04-13-2006 Over year old.

z11355
rrMaster
Location: 10000 is enough time wasted.

true but it's all carbon and top of the line aluminum parts.

including a special magnesium alloy pieces.

This will redefine the state of the art.

04-13-2006 Over year old.

HOMEPAGE

nexusos46
Senior Heliman
Location: Pasadena area, Ca USA

Nice Bird!

WOW - This electric heli sure looks like a winner!

The price tag could be a little lower?

Just my opinion.

Rick.

I Fly - I Crash - I Fix - I Fly!!!

04-13-2006 Over year old.

drdot
Elite Veteran
Location: So. California, Orange County.

Damn..

This is what I hoped Align was bringing out!!! Exactly the right size, but WAY too expensive...Jeff, I love Hirobo stuff, but as much as this looks like the real deal, I'll have to keep on lookin..

John.

04-14-2006 Over year old.

SMITHB72866
Senior Heliman
Location: FLORIDA

Good looking machine for sure

Bobby

04-14-2006 Over year old.

AeroSports
Senior Heliman
Location: NJ

I want one. I don't think it is too expensive, given that it has all the bligns already. hope it flys as good as it's big brothers, Sceadu and Freya.

04-14-2006 Over year old.

z11355
rrMaster
Location: 10000 is enough time wasted.

I dont think the price is out of line.

consider that a Trex SE is 500+

04-14-2006 Over year old.

HOMEPAGE

pigs dont fly
Key Veteran
Location: London UK

I do, look at a Quick Japan EP-8..$275 all bling, zero plastic, same size. And a CF frame is $80. The Lepton price looks outrageous to me.

Warning...This hobby is very addictive and may damage your wealth

04-14-2006 Over year old.

fitenfyr
rrProfessor
Location: Port Orchard, Washington

Cool...

What is with the CLEVIS on the tail though.

Out of my price range for an electric of this size though.

Nice to see Hirobo coming into the electric era.

Jason Stiffey
Fly Fast....Live Slow...

04-14-2006 Over year old.

HOMEPAGE

Havoc
Key Veteran
Location: Ky.

The cost does seem high. T-REX 450SE(CDE) Kit +430Lf 3550+35G ESC

=$530.00 and that's with all the metal and CF bits

04-14-2006 Over year old.

GScott
Key Veteran
Location: Lewis Center, OH

z11355,

The price of the SE includes motor and ESC. I don't believe the Lepton price includes either of these. Also, like others have said the EP8 is an all CNC heli for half the price.

I am huge Hirobo fan and have been waiting for this heli but at that price I'll have to pass.

04-14-2006 Over year old.

Jamovich
Senior Heliman
Location: 55 45 N 37 42 E

cool

I will most probably get it

04-14-2006 Over year old.

mrNoodles
rrProfessor
Location: Borlänge, Sweden

Looks nice, even though its electric