TAIPAN datasheet
Technical overview with main dimensions, wing area, tail area and airfoil information.
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TAIPAN F3F, accessories and spare parts.
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Main product
TAIPAN F3F
High-performance F3F model sailplane for competition pilots and demanding slope racing conditions.
€1,850
Wingspan3050 mm
Length1410 mm
Wing area59.3 dm²
Tail area5.7 dm²
AirfoilsJX-GS3
TAIPAN in flight
Flight video and competition impressions.
The TAIPAN in real F3F use – video and current images from the slope.
Production update
First TAIPAN models are on the bench.
The first series TAIPAN F3F airframes are being assembled and checked.
Current technical status
The current wing panels are around 625 g each and are expected to stay below 700 g per wing even with additional reinforcements. The complete kit is currently around 1650 g, keeping the TAIPAN in a useful range for strong-wind F3F without unnecessary weight.
The full-core tailplanes are light and robust, currently around 35 g, and the ballast concept allows approximately 2.3 kg of brass ballast without relying on tungsten.
The photos show the near-series state. Some finish details may still differ from final production aircraft.
~625 gcurrent wing panel weight
<700 gtarget per wing incl. reinforcements
~1650 gcurrent complete kit weight
~2.3 kgbrass ballast capacity
Technical documents
TAIPAN datasheet and design choices
The TAIPAN F3F is available with three visual design options. Final availability and configuration are confirmed individually.
Design choices
Overview of Design 1, Design 2 and Design 3.
Open PDFCG ballast calculator
Editable Excel workbook for calculating total weight and resulting CG when ballast is added.
Download Excel workbookAccessories
Accessories
Practical accessories for transport, setup and installation of the TAIPAN F3F.
Brass ballast set
High-capacity ballast set without tungsten.
€100
OrderProtective wing/tail bag set
Protective bag set for safe transport and storage.
€100
OrderCHAservo servo set
4× CHAservo HV95H and 2× CHAservo HV06H.
€357
Order3D-print files
Ballast dummies and selected helper parts.
free files
Open ThingiverseSpare parts
Replacement parts and service options
Availability, delivery time and final configuration are confirmed during the order process.
EVO fuselage
Replacement EVO fuselage.
€297.50
OrderEL fuselage
Electric fuselage option for the TAIPAN platform.
€315.35
OrderReplacement wing
Replacement wing set for the TAIPAN F3F.
€999.01
OrderTailplane, large
Large replacement tailplane.
€300
OrderTailplane, small
Small replacement tailplane.
€300
OrderRTF build service
Ready-to-fly build service by arrangement and configuration.
€1,928.18
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