RC Gripen 50mm EDF Jet

A compact, 3D-printed Gripen designed for a 50mm EDF and easy hand launches.

**Caution, this model is not a beginner's plane!

It is extremely maneuverable.

Wingspan: 53 cm

Length: 88 cm

Weight without battery: 450-500 g

Test files

https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/game/rc-gripen-50mm-edf-jet-testfiles

Flight videos on YouTube

Printed in LW-PLA

Thanks to Marcus Schwarz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sW285dQpx9w

Maiden printed in LW-PLA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xydyQf5OlE

Electronics:

• 50mm 4S EDF (e.g. XFly 50mm)

• 2 × 9g servos (recommended: Digital and Metal Gear)

• 40A ESC

• 4S 1300-1800 mAh LiPo

• Gyro not absolutely necessary but recommended

Settings

CG: 2-3mm in front of seam between F2 and F3

Use 30% throws (10mm up/down)max!) - for aileon

And 50% throws for elevator

Make sure the elevons move freely and are not binding after assembly.

European Defense Pack

Get the Eurofighter, Rafale and Gripen for the price of two!

https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/game/european-defenxe-pack-50mm-edf-eurofighter-rafale-gripen

Vaughn 3D has created a great update to make QX 50mm EDF work.

You can find the free download here:

https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/game/50mm-edf-fan-shroud

(also check out his other designs)

Updates

20.08.2025

Shortened fins on F1 & F2 so they dont break as easy when belly landing.

19.08.2025

F2 has been adjusted.

The canards were slightly tilted downward, which caused the nose to tuck under.