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MikeV
10-01-2009, 06:20 PM
Century, a company for coming up with some pretty innovative product combinations is set to release a new 50-size GASSER! That's right, a 50-size gasser running 620mm to 640mm blades will bring all the benefits of a gasser to a more convenient size. Availability should be right around the corner sometime this month. Two basic versions will be available, either in G10 Fiberglass, or as a carbon fiber kit.

Here's the Suggested Retail Pricing:


CN1330 RADIKAL-G20 LT G10 W/O ENGINE Retail: $499.95
CN1330A RADIKAL-G20 LT G10 W/ENGINE Retail: $799.95
CN1330B RADIKAL-G20 HD G10 W/O ENGINE Retail: $549.95
CN1330BE RADIKAL-G20 HD G10 W/ ENGINE Retail: $849.95

Also some carbon versions are on the way on the first batch as well.

Pricing on carbon versions:

CN1330C RADIKAL-G20 LT CF W/O ENGINE Retail: $599.95
CN1330D RADIKAL-G20 LT CF W/ENGINE Retail: $899.95
CN1330E RADIKAL-G20 HD CF W/ENGINE Retail: $949.95

http://www.centuryheli.com
tdswan
10-01-2009, 09:48 PM
I'll be interested to see how it performs....If it's good, I may just have my next heli.
I see they dropped the magneto ignition and went with electronic...that should help save a lot of weight.
Dood
10-02-2009, 08:34 AM
Very interesting configuration on the elevator servo. Looks kinda odd.
jschief
10-07-2009, 01:07 PM
Makes me consider owning a gasser. Looks interesting.
tdswan
10-09-2009, 08:46 PM
I've done some research on Century's website on this. It states the weight as 4500 grams RTF without fuel. That's 9.9 pounds if my math is correct. Still awfully beefy for a 50 when you consider the T-Rex is just over 7 and the Vibe 50 is right around 8 pounds.
They are bragging up a pipe that'll produce 2.4 horse out of the 20cc motor, though. It'll be interesting to see how capale it is.
It also offers 2 different heads, a "modified 50 head" and a Predator style head.....I'm wondering the trade-offs of each.
team222badbrad
10-14-2009, 06:13 AM
So who is buying one??? :D
team222badbrad
10-21-2009, 07:59 PM
LOL!

Man I really want this chopper!

I'm not sure I'm really liking the Puzzled" frame though and I want to know the difference between "Predator Style" and "modified 50" heads. Would be nice to know! Modified 50 sounds a bit "hacked" up so I'm going to assume the "predator style" is better....
vermonster
10-21-2009, 08:03 PM
So who is buying one??? :D

You!..................:D
team222badbrad
11-13-2009, 05:29 AM
Some video finally!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEw2eOrOHg4

:D