Shockwave

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I designed the shockwave because I wanted a model that was fast, but could still perform RC-1-like aerobatics. I chose a very thin symetrical airfoil that keeps the airflow laminar longer than a "normal" symetrical airfoil, because the thickest point is at 40% chord in stead of the usual 30%.
Since the airfoil was so thin, I had to installed flaps to make sure the landing-speed was subsonic...

This model was also powered by my trusty OS-max 32 F-ABC, which with a 9x6 APC propeller enabled me to make vertical starts by just applying full power while holding the nose straight up and letting go. It would then very sowly climb, torque-rolling all the way.
This will go even better if a .40 is installed on the plane with a 10x6 or 10x7 propeller.

Technical Specification (will be updated soon):
Type:                  Sport / Pattern
Span:                  XXX m.
Wing area:         XXX dm2
Length:              XXX m.
Weight:              2000 g.
Wing loading:   XXX g/dm2
Radio req.:        4-channel (elevator, rudder, ailerons, throttle).
Engine:              .25 - .40 ci 2-stroke

Just as the Galaktos, the Shockwave did exactly that what I designed it for, It is to date the fastest plane at our field.
During a speed test the plane flew horizontally an average (taking from the up- and downwind speed) of 221 km/h.