Diamond
Aircraft Super Dimona TC-80
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The
Super Dimona TC-80 is an epitome for elegance, most modern technology and flight
performances. In Europe, the Super Dimona quickly advanced to become the
best-selling powered glider. Over 900 aircraft have been produced so far.
Introduced in 1990 as Super Dimona version HK36. it is beloved and flown around the world. In the USA and Canada the Super Dimona series is known as Katana X-treme. They are efficient two-seated powered glider made of high-tech composite materials. Equipped with Rotax engines with 80, 100 and 115 hp (=turbo-charged variant), the Super Dimona is perfect for glider pilot training and glider towing.
Our model, designed for Aeronaut in Germany by engineer W.D. Hoffmann, is designed to take either brushless drive, or a brushed Race 480 motor geared with adapter part AN7120/90-93 to allow a bigger prop for good brushed performance. The simpler way is to use a small brushless motor, like an Actro-C, Mega 400, Zenith or alternative outrunners.
For battery we suggest nimh 1100s to
1400s in an 8 - 10 cell pack, or you can use lipoly 2200s for a lighter
flight weight which gives a very long
flight time.
Flying characteristics of the Super Dimona are neutral, and problem free. It can be flown quickly if desired, and is stable and neutral. Control is via elevator, rudder, ailerons and throttle. The ailerons are operated by two micro servos in the wings, so differential aileron can be programmed into a computer radio to make turns more accurate.
Mild aerobatic manoeuvres are possible. With the recommended drive systems Super Dimona flies very well low throttle, due to it's low wing loading. This leaves the top throttle for takeoff, climbing, aerobatics and general showing off. If left on half for the full flight, a very long flight duration will follow. Super Dimona looks at it's best when doing a low flyby at medium speed, with the electric drive making a quiet noise not unlike a mini version of the Rotax engine.
| Specification: |
Description The component system is largely prefabricated, so it is an RTC (ready-to-cover) quick kit. The epoxy fuselage is pre-made and only requires a few wood frames glued inside to stiffen it for use. For the cockpit there is an ABS interior kit including instrument dashboard panel, and seat for a scale looking interior . The wings and tail are supplied pre-built from balsa and ready to cover. Epoxy fibreglass engine cowling is included. The main undercarraige is fitted in two halves, with a fibreglass rod noseleg trike wheel. Wheel spats are ABS, access to the battery tray, and internal radio controls is by the removable clear cockpit canopy. |
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| Wingspan | ca. 2140 mm | ||
| Length | ca. 1000 mm | ||
| Wing area | ca. 31.48 dmē | ||
| Weight (10 cells) | ca. 1300 g | ||
| Wing load | ca. 41.3 g/dmē |
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Contents: - Detailed building instructions and plans - Epoxy fibreglass fuselage and moulded ABS motor cowling - Ready built rib wings (balsa) not covered of conventional all-wood construction - Removable clear canopy and spring loaded canopy latch - Decal Sheet - Parts to finish the plane: undercarriage, wheels, small items, linkage hardware pack |
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RC functions: Rudder Elevator Aileron Throttle |
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Green Hobby & Model, the R/C source |