Raptor 30 v2

Finally after much anticipation, Thunder Tiger released an updated, uprated, and much improved helicopter. Ladies and gentlemen, the Raptor 30 v2 is here.

This new version of one of the best 30 sized helicopters ever sports many improved parts. Starting at the back, it now has larger tail rotor grips from the Raptor 50/60 helicopters, and a Raptor 50 tail case. Also, the tail fin comes down further to protect the tail rotors, should the back end come into contact with the ground. Coming forward, it has a fuel tank no longer than the original 30, but is higher giving it the same capacity as the 50 tank, without the fuel sloshing around. Then, the side frames have been made thicker in certain areas to add strength. But, one of the most important changes, in my opinion, is the canopy. This has a new faster, sleeker look, making it similar to the Raptor 60's canopy, but still different. And look at the differences between this new canopy and the old 30/50 canopy. As for which one looks best...no contest. Every Raptor 30/50 owner should upgrade to this. It is a million times better. Why TT never did this in the first place is beyond me.

So, what does it go like? Well, I reckon it is one of the most terrifying 30 size heli's out there.  With the Irvine 39 screaming away, the control are very active, and you really have to keep on top of it, or it will surprise you...in a bad way.  Capable of most 3D aerobatics, from wall of death to death spiral, I have even done some Chaos with it, with surprisingly good results.  Fitted with a GY-401 gyro with matching 9253 digital servo, the tail response is crisp and precise, and the heading hold function works superbly, enabling backwards loops and rolls (about as far as my flying-in-reverse goes) and making them quite easy too.

10 out of 10 to Thunder Tiger, just a shame it wasn't quite this good first time round.