Preconstruction Weights

15 December 2003

The following table shows the preconstruction component weights for various models and the final constructed weight of the fully build model.. All weights are in grams.The scale used was a Salter digital kitchen scale that measures in 2gm increments.

Various parts such as velcro, tape, glue, paint etc. are not measured in the component weight and add to the final constructed weight. The component weight is the 'out of the box' weight of the various components, canopies are not trimmed, pushrods have not been trimmed to length etc.

Component Zagi 400X Bird of Prey Unicorn Slow Stick EZ400G
Foam wing cores, fuselage  94 122 120 85+65+55  162
Spars, Elevons, Winglets 26 60 60   260
Pushrods etc. 20 22 16    
Canopy 56 10 -    
Battery and ESC 316 258 242 180 250
Receiver and Servos 72 60 70 40+6+6 70
Motor Mount - 20 8   ?
Prop and Motor 90 72 72 70 ?
Landing Foam 6 -    
Pre-Construction Total 680 624 588 507 ?
Final Constructed Weight 750 772 734   746