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NEW! HYPERION YAK-54 "40e" 3D Electric - 98% ARF - COLOR SCHEME #1


In terms of size, the YAK-54 "40e" can be related to "Engine 40" class models, but the little "e" means it is 100% electric. Designed from the "ground up" around the extremely powerful Hyperion Z4020-14 motor, you have to experience the performance yourself to believe it. At about 200W per pound, "Unlimited Vertical" is just the beginning!


Hyperion YAK-54 "40e" Super-Scale ARF

The Hyperion YAK-54 40e sets the new benchmark in electric aerobatic models. Constructed of hand-picked light balsa and ply, the fuselage, wing, and tail group carefully follow the lines of the full-size Russian YAK 54. The hand painted fiberglass cowl is simply... a work of art: YAK54 louvers are molded in, and the paint and striping are a perfect color match to the model covering. The prepainted super-clear canopy is already mounted on a wood frame, with a preinstalled canopy latch for retention to the fuselage (sorry, nothing for you to do here either!). Battery access takes just a few seconds...

In order to please the 3D enthusiasts, Hyperion designers increased the aileron, elevator, and rudder surface area, while staying very near the original outlines of the whole flying surface. Unusual for a model in this size range, the tail group is fully airfoiled; just another pointer to the dedication of the Hyperion design crew. It's all simply beautiful, and a lot of fun when your club members crowd around to get a look at the YAK...

In terms of size, the YAK-40 "40e" can be related to "Engine 40" class models, but the little "e" means it is 100% electric. Designed from the "ground up" around the extremely powerful Hyperion Z4020-14 motor, you have to experience the performance yourself to believe it. At about 200W per pound, "Unlimited Vertical" is just the beginning!

The YAK-54 40e weighs in at 5 pounds maximum (~2.3Kg). This very light weight coupled with generous wing area and extremely rigid construction lend the YAK-54 an extremely wide performance envelope, from 3D Maneuvers to high-speed, Big Sky Aerobatics. It will surly become the model that gets taken out every weekend; it's that much fun to fly! The wings are removable in a matter of a few seconds, for easy transport to the field, and storage at home.

Bigger flies better, and this large model is also very easy to see at a distance. That sharpens the manuvers of any pilot, and is especially helpful if your eyes aren't "what they used to be".

In the May 2006 issue Fly RC Magazine, they say this about the YAK 54 40e:

"The Hyperion Yak-54 “40e” is exactly what I was looking for. It is a .40-size scale aerobatic model that not only comes in lighter than its glow counterpart, it also offers superior performance. It also comes standard with items usually found only with much larger and costlier airplanes. These include a carbon wing tube, airfoiled tail surfaces, and a perfectly painted fiberglass cowling. The Hyperion Yak has it all – including performance to match!"

 

We strongly recommend that you purchase Hyperion kits with the "power set" option, for three good reasons:

First, the models are specifically developed for the power set, and extensively flight tested to insure both stunning performance and perfect reliability.

When you buy the kit with power set, both the Kit and the Power Set have discounts applied. In some cases this can amount to nearly 20%, and you always save 10% or more on kit, motor, controller, adapter, and connectors.

And you can't get better quality parts, anywhere, at any price...

YAK-54 40e POWER SET
(power set also includes 4.0mm Gold Connectors for motor-ESC, and 6mm Collet Prop Adapter M8)

Z4020-14 MOTOR TITAN 80A OPTO ESC HP-Z40-FRTMNT

Recommended
Batteries
HP-LVX3700
4S or 5S HP-LCL4200
4S or 5S
PQ-3700XP
4S or 5S

Required/Recommended Gear:

Transmitter: 4-Channel minimum, 6-Channel preferred
*With 4-Ch system a “Y” harness, such as HP-WR-013, is required to connect the two wing servos. Servo mixing is not possible.

Receiver: 4-Channel minimum, 6-Channel preferred

Servos: 4 Mini to Standard Size Servos, 30g~45g ea
*Suggest Waypoint W-1631 x2
Hitec HS-225MG x 2

Servo extensions / wires:
2x 20cm extensions for Wing Servos
1x 30cm extensions for Elevator Servo
1x Receiver Switch Harness
(wings may need 30cm extensions if servo leads are <20cm long)
*Suggest #HP-WR-004
*Suggest #HP-WR-005
*Suggest #HP-WR-015

Power Setup: For “eye-popping” performance, use:

Motor Hyperion HP-Z4020-14
TITAN 80A OPTO Brushless Electronic Speed Controller (ESC)
Prop adapter HP-ADAP-8-60XL
Motor Mount HP-Z40-FRTMNT
(the above are available with motor connectors as a “full set” at discount in most shops)


Battery: 3700~6000mAh, Lithium with 15C+ rating
*Suggest Hyperion LCL-4200-5S or LVX3700-5S for max Aerobatic/3D performance, or 4S for strong aerobatics at lower weight and cost.

Suggested connectors:
Motor<>ESC: 4.0mm Gold Long Bullet Connectors (included with full power set)
ESC<>BATTERY: Dean’s Ultratm Connectors

Other: Some Velcotm “hook-and-loop” tape, and double-sided tape is handy to secure radio gear and battery

Required Tools:

*Small and Medium-sized phillips (+) screwdrivers
*Sharp hobby knife

*Small “needle-nosed” pliers
*Sharp scissors

*Metric Drill bits: 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 4.0mm diameters
*A black marker pen

*Epoxy 2-Part Glue, 10~12 Minute type suggested
*CA Thin (fast setting) super glue

*Straightedge ruler (thin metal type is best)
*CA Medium (thicker) super glue

*Measuring Tape
*Metric Allen (hex) wrench set

HYPERION Z4020 Motors + TITAN 80A OPTO Power Set

Here is some data using Hyperion LCL Series lithium battery packs and APC “E” series propellers. These results are with a freshly charged battery pack during the first 10 seconds of discharge. Actual average current would be lower, as battery voltage drops during the flight. Keep in mind, also, that these are EXTREMELY powerful systems, so full throttle is rarely used, and most of the flight is at half throttle, on average. TESTS BELOW WERE CONDUCTED AT MORE THAN 3000 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL. At sea level, amperage will be higher, so be careful to check motor temperature after first short flights. Peak current of about 55A~65A is ideal.

Test
Motor
Hyperion Battery
Prop
Volts/Cell
Current
5000'ASL
RPM
Watts
Est Current
Sea Level
#1
Z4020-14
HP-LCL4200-5S
APC 15x8 E
3.41
64.1A
8120
1093
71.0A
#2
Z4020-16
HP-LCL4200-5S
APC 16×8 E
3.53
62.0A
7110
1096
68.0A
#3
Z4020-16
HP-LCL4200-5S
APC 15×8 E
3.67
47.0A
7650
864
53.0A
#4
Z4020-14
HP-LCL4200-4S
APC 16x8 E
3.48
51.7A
6620
720
58.0A
#5
Z4020-14
HP-LCL4200-4S
APC 16x10 E
3.48
59.0A
6180
812
66.0A




 

 

 

 


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