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Century Hawk - 50NX - Raven - Predator > NEW! Swift Electric R/C Helicopter
 
 
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Introducing the Swift Electric R/C Helicopter by Century Helicopter Products.
Setting new standards in large electrics, the Swift will outperform the competition with lightning speed. The main shaft is 10mm and hollow making it ultra light. The control system is none other than the very precise 120 degree eCCPM found in the Predator & Raven with a rear mounted rudder servo. The Swift will also feature a belt drive and built-in autorotation system. The horizontal fins and vertical fins are made slim and exotic resulting in additional weight savings. The main frames were built with weight reduction and structural rigidity in mind. The helicopter with motor and servos as configured weighs in at a mere 3.4lbs. With it's lightweight components and instantaneous electric power, the Swift has earned it's named which was derived from the world's fastest species of birds.
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jackheli
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Location: Vancouver - Canada

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Wow, looks awesome. I bet it will drive the Logo guys nuts!

The head seems like the Hawk sport...

So, what size machine is it? Looks like a 30-50 size to me.

Any idea of price and driving gear setup?



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JKos
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Location: City of California in the state of Maryland

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Very cool!

> So, what size machine is it? Looks like a 30-50 size to me.

Well, it is spec'd for 530-550 mm main blades. So, if you run 550's you would have a 30-size heli.

> I bet it will drive the Logo guys nuts!

Hehe, that it will. Especially if it can be tuned for harder 3D. The Logo 10 head isn't really designed for it. I guess this is more of Logo 14 competitor, really, with probably a more agressive head. I'm sure the Swift's repair costs will also be a lot better.

- John
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BC Don
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Location: Calgary, AB Canada

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		It'll be interesting to see what kind of battery system is required. Will it require Hi discharge Li-Pos to keep the weight down? Those are expensinve puppies. Even high discharge NiMh start to cost big bucks (couple hundred) when set up for these kinds of birds.

But, with the eCCPM, if it'd 3D like a Raven in a 30 size then it'd be a great bird for indoors as well (for indoor flying fans). That's inside a gym of similar area, not your bathroom

Century seems to be coming out with a number of new products. Hawk Pro and now this. It'll be interesting to see if they can get them to market in a decent time or whether we'll be kept waiting.

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Heli-Driver
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Location: Arlington, TX

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Sweet bird, so tell us where'd you get the info? Didn't know it was released yet?



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Whirly-Bird
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Location: O.C.

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Same question. LoPo size?

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QuantumPSI
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Location: Boston, MA

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Looks nice but an electric larger than a micro is out of my price range! I would love to have an electric heli that large though! Keep it up century... Now to rebuild the Falcon!

Mikel

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the Wasp
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Location: Vt

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		so, Century has been busy I see, had this hiding up their sleeve did they,,, what else you got up your sleeve ??

man this baby looks so clean and light, I bet it's one 3D monster, I can see from the top photo it does not use the same head block as the 30/50,,, maybe I'll get me one of these babies,

way to go Century, tell us more, how much is it.


it looks swift man
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the Wasp
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Location: Vt

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		MAN LOL, I keep coming back to look at this baby, maybe I will get one.

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wedge
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Location: Victoria BC, Canada

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Man thats sweet, wish I could afford an electric that big, I think not only batters are expensive, the support equipment may be expensive.

Victoria BC, Canada, Century Swift,Trex SA 450, Hummingbird V3.
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Buzzin Brian
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Location: College Station, Texas

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		That does look prety cool. Now if Century can just come up with one of their killer money saving combo deals on this puppy they will surely have winner. The only thing that has kept me away from electrics is the cost involved. But I am betting they have a plan for that as well. Or at least one can hope. This does however make one wonder what else they have up their sleaves. Oh, and I to wonder about what the size is like. Looks kind of like the size of the Eolo. But I could be wrong.

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HeliAdict
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Location: Dallas, Tx

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		It says in the specs that the main rotor blades are 530 - 550. 30 size heli!!
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Avner
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Location: Israel

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Price????

Hi everyone,
Does the swift aim to th Logo 10 buyers?

does any one know what price more or less?

Thanks Avner
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Fisherman
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Location: Hong Kong

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Looks great !!!!!

Hope Century will carry on their Low pricing Marketing.


he..... he. ......... he...........

have Fun !!!
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50feet
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Location: Wilmington, Delaware

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		I like it....

But the landing gear looks weak. I did not like the landing gear on my logo 20 either because it would flex under the weight of the heli. I also think the fins are skimpy.

As for batterys... it looks like its made for lipos since most 30 size electrics fly on 16 to 20 cells. I dont see where you could put that many round cells on this heli.

Why does it seem like all of the new E helis are made for lipos? I think they are still to high in price for main stream use.
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Whirly-Bird
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Location: O.C.

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		I thought so too! It just looks like you could get a little flex with the boom supports being so far down the plastic skid. It's probably okay though....

At first I saw the thin boomerang-like tail fins and thought wow how useless are these things, then I thought about how I fly with HH locked anyway so what difference would it make?

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mfendley
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Location: Saint Marys, GA

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Pricepoint is in the $199-$249 price range. Hopefully we'll know more soon . . . .
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Xnaron
Senior Heliman
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Can't wait... I already got mine on order at my LHS... they can't actually order it yet but have got an order in at the distributor for one when it first gets released... this bird looks awesome and if it comes out at that price point I'll buy two!

Brendin
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Heli-Driver
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Location: Arlington, TX

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Check this pic of the new Swift and the 3D Pro. Yes there are helis in the picture you need to look closely to see them...







Raymond

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AGRAV8
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Location: Mosquito Coast......Houston Texas

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		YES!!!

I WANNA HUMMER JUST LIKE HER !

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