F3K Gladiator 2 DHLG

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Gladiator II-E is an electric sailplane usable for wide range of R/C sport flying.

Its application could vary from thermal and slope flying to some fast dynamic power flying. Goal of its design was to achieve the following:

• Good flight characteristics and performance that will satisfy all R/C flyers.
• Good flight stability and maneuverability.
• Good glide ratio (L/D) and minimum sink.
• Speed range that allows an efficient high speed search for lift, good wind penetration and a docile approach for landing.
• Sturdy construction.

The most complete ARF kit that includes all required parts and allows quick and easy model completion. (The kit does not include only adhesives and R/C equipment.)



Carbon reinforcement can be seen on the side of the fuselage.

Gladiator 2E Wing

Gladiator II-E wing has an airfoil HN 487.

The wing has a simple V dihedral and all span ailerons /flaperons that allow you to adjust the wing airfoil camber for the given phase of the flight and to maximize the wing efficiency.

Aileron servos are located in the wing.

The wings are produced in negative molds using vacuum technique. The molds were manufactured using CNC cutter to guarantee the maximum achievable airfoil accuracy.

The wing is made in one piece and attached to the fuselage by a pin in the leading edge and a bolt.

Wing skins are sandwich fiberglass / balsa / fiberglass. Center section of the wing is reinforced with carbon fiber cloth.

The main spar consists of a balsa web with vertical grains and carbon caps.
The auxiliary, aft balsa web is located ahead of the ailerons hinge line.

Gladiator 2E Fuselage

Gladiator II-E fuselage is a fiberglass shell with a removable canopy in the forward section. Battery and a regulator are located under the canopy.

Servos controlling tail surfaces are located in the fuselage under the wing.

Gladiator 2E Tail surfaces

• Standard cross tail configuration is used for better controllability during circling and on approach to landing.
• Flying horizontal stabilizator is controlled by the carbon push rod and a lever inside vertical stab.
• Rudder control carbon push rod is connected to the rudder control horn on the left side of the rudder.

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