Pilot RC Matrix Jet
It's great to see new aircraft being released to the market. Hopefully we'll have more information soon on availability, but we are looking at the end of September / October 2023 before the Matrix Jet arrives here at Rapid Rc .
Features --
The extremely lightweight full composite construction is specifically designed to deliver outstanding sport flight with remarkable 3D performance
The painting is done outside the mold, resulting in a seamless appearance with no visible seam lines
The Matrix features ultra lightweight landing gears, and it is compatible with the 2.2m Predator Sport Jet V2 Landing Gears, allowing them to be used interchangeably
Specially designed easy access to turbine for speedy installation
Thanks to the quick releases on the wings, field setup can be accomplished within seconds, without the need for any tools
The elevator stabilizer can be easily installed or removed using a single clamp positioned from the top, requiring only a few turns to tighten or loosen the bolt
Removable wing and elevator for easy transport
The equipment installation board ensures a clear and straightforward installation of electronic items, with the ability to hide most of the wires
The pre-installed tube for the stab/rudder extension wire makes it easy to install
An option is available with a vector tail pipe designed for 3D flight
Specifications
Wingspan2000mm (78.7")
Length2225mm (87.6")
Weight21.9lbs (9.94kg) with Xicoy X120 turbine and fuel bag, standard tail pipe
Included Hardware
Complete air frame (including carbon wing-tubes and preinstalled and painted fiberglass control horns)
Pilot-RC electric retracts and electric brakes specific for this model
Servo extension leads
Thrust pipe (not vector)
3.800ml fuel tank (optional upgrade to fuel bag)
250ml UAT tank
Pre-prepared pushrods with ball links
Servo connector brackets
Required Hardware
Engine:
100-140N for normal sport flying
160-180N for 3D vector flight – Avoid high speed, high G flying
Servos: Total x10 (x5 standard size + x5 medium size)
x3 standard size high torque
x2 for flaps (minimum 40kg)
x1 for rudder (minimum 40kg)
x7 medium size servo (size: 35x15x30mm)
x2 for ailerons (minimum 16kg)
x2 for elevators (minimum 16kg)
x1 for vector elevator (minimum 16kg) *Optional
x1 for vector rudder (minimum 16kg) *Optional
x1 for steering (minimum 10kg)
Also requires all the usual accessories such as transmitter, receiver, batteries, powerbox and possibly other small accessories
Recommended Hardware
Servos: Pilot-Rc PW48AH for flaps and rudderServos: Pilot-Rc PW16AH for ailerons, elevators, steering and vectorServos Arms: Pilot-Rc 1.6", 1,2" and 0,8" Aluminium arms (included with Pilot-Rc servos)
Recommended Accessories
Pilot-RC Wingbags (60cc size)Pilot-RC Fuselage bag (2.2m Matrix)