Specifications
LENGTH: 69"
WEIGHT (D.F.): 16-18 lbs
WEIGHT (Turbine): 18-20 lbs
WING SPAN: 79" with Fletcher
tanks, 72" with Misawa or Lockheed tanks
PERFORMANCE: 30-150 m.p.h.
with VIOFAN and 30-180 m.p.h. with turbine power
T-33 Paint Schemes posted - click to view
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T-33 Landing "Crow"   A recent outing with our factory demo T-33 reaffirmed the
effectiveness of "crowing"
the ailerons to achieve better landings.We use a setting of 3/32" up on both ailerons (measured
at inboard end). This will require 1/16" up elevator mixed in to have the model
properly trimmed for landing.Here is how to achieve this with a JR 10X:
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T-33 Power The T-33 was first
developed for DF power utilizing the BVM .91 and Viojett fan. BVM still
manufactures this version of the "T" Bird as well as a turbine version that can
adapt a variety of turbojet engines.Plans and parts are available so you can install just about any 11 to 17lb thrust engine. The AMT Mercury, JetCat P-80, RAM 500 and 750 have all been demonstrated to work well. |
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T-33 Undercarriage
A nice upgrade to the
landing gear system is the all metal integral cylinder nose gear, it is tough
and precise. The main
gear have been upgraded over the years to these all aluminum units mounted on
the aluminum flex plates to handle the heavier turbine powered
T-33's. |
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| Everything about the real
T-33's gentle flight characteristics have been scaled down in our T-33...except
the fun. The BVM T-33 has become known as the best choice for large jet flying
because it builds and operates as easy as it flies. And now you can have it
powered by a true turbine engine or the VIOFAN/BVM .96 ducted fan. BVM offers the T-Bird in two distinctively
different kits. The ducted fan version has been upgraded and refined in many
areas of materials, CAD plans and instructions. The turbine powered version has completely
different internal ducting that includes the ”BVM Bypass” system of
thrust augmentation and engine cooling. High temperature carbon composites are
used in connection with the very safe double wall tailpipe. Both versions are
complemented with the scale Duro-Struts and BVM wheels & brakes for good
ground handling. |
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| Superior
Prefabrication |
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| The tough work
of the mammoth 69" long fuselage is done for you. All the little details,
things which might take you weeks to reproduce, have been accurately placed in
the mold. Scale vents, fairings, access hatches, and panel lines are all in
place, ready for the fun part...final detailing. Wings and tails come completely factory built
with all carbon fiber reinforcement installed and balsa skins fully applied in
molds to insure a perfectly straight airframe. Due to the planform and
prefabrication, the T-33 is one of our fastest building jets. Some modelers
complete theirs in a month! Scale retracts and actuating struts, available as options with your
T-33 are designed to be housed in the fuselage, with wings plugging in outside
the gear for mechanical simplicity. |
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| Flies
Easier |
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| The T-33 has
proven itself to be a joy to both sport fly and compete with. Many modelers
have chosen the T-33 simply because it is easy to see in the air, and yet when
equipped with either power system, the T-33 can operate from grass fields and
get airborne in less than 300 ft. Expect 140-150 mph top end with the Viojett power system;
a little more with the turbine version. We have strategically placed carbon
fiber and Kevlar throughout the airframe structure to withstand the air loads.
Its big but not
too big to get off the ground and its contest proven under the toughest
conditions seen at Top Gun. Scale jets just don’t get any easier to fly or more graceful
looking in the air than the BVM T-Bird. Recent refinements in the kit parts,
CAD plans and instructions make this model a great value for your scale jet
purchase. |
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T-33
for Turbine Power |
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| A little history: The T-33 from BVM was first introduced as a ducted fan (Viojett) powered model and is still a popular model in that configuration.  Because of its generous size (69” Length and 79” wing span) it made a great platform for the first production turbine engine – the JPX T250 and T-260 propane engines, so BVM published plans, instructions and parts to facilitate that conversion. Many successful, contest winning T-33’s utilizing these two power systems have been built over the past years. The ultimate scale competition, “Top Gun” has been won by the BVM T-33 in both the expert and team divisions. CURRENT EVENTS: The BVM “T-Bird” kit has been updated again, this time for the popular engines (like JetCat P-80, AMT Mercury, and the RAM 500, 750). All new plans and photo-enhanced instructions describe every detail of the engine and fuel system installation with a lot of emphasis on the landing gear and doors operation. A few new laser cut parts provide for mounting the ECU, fuel pump, molded engine bypass and tailpipe systems. The BVM T-33 with turbine power is a relatively lightweight model with a very efficient engine installation system. These are well known BVM trademarks. This means you will be utilizing full power only for take-off and extreme vertical climb demonstrations. The majority of the flight requires only partial power, low throttle settings for cruising and horizontal maneuvers. Fuel consumption will therefore be low and the 2.4 liters of Jet-A (Kerosene) will provide very comfortable 8-minute flights. So, if you are looking for a medium priced, very air worthy and contest capable scale subject for the newer turbine engines (up to 17lbs of thrust), take a close look at this proven performer. If you have an older T-33 kit and would like to update it, you can purchase the new plans, instructions and parts. The basic airframe has not changed. |
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WING TANK CONFIGURATION Fletcher wing tanks come standard on all T-33 kits, however, you may change to the Lockheed or Misawa tanks with no charge when you order your kit. Just specify which tanks you want with your T-33. |
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| T-33 Undercarriage | |
 All aluminum flex arms/plates provide a strong base for your T-33 undercarriage. |
 The T-33 undercarriage utilizes the BVM carbon fiber/aluminum nose retract with all aluminum main retracts. Duro-Struts paired with BVM wheels & brakes complete the undercarriage of your T-Bird. Install a Smooth Stop brake valve for smooth precision stops where ever you fly. |
 The turbine T-33 kit comes with this beautifully molded scale door panel. This main gear door panel has all panel lines and 3-dimensional details molded into the part. |
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| T-33 Kit Components and Fuel Cell | |
Kevlar Fuel Cell for T-33
This Kevlar fuel cell has been specially designed to conform into the fuselage of the BVM T-33 and F-80. Coupled with a Sullivan BT-16 header tank, you now have 2.4 Liters of fuel for very comfortable 8-10 minute flights. BVM part # 6085 |
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 Plug-in wings make assembly and transportation easy. Factory-sheeted wings have tubes pre-installed for goof-proof assembly. |
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Needed
to Complete for Turbine power
(flaps and full gear doors included in kit), a Turbine
engine (RAM 500, 750, AMT Mercury, the JET-CAT P-80 or similar engine), turbine
installation kit (Bypass, Kevlar Safety Band, etc.), BVM T-33 Retracts with Air
System (8505), Duro-Struts [3] (5420), T-33 Jet Wheels & Brakes
(5640).
Options
for Turbine Power
BVM
Cockpit Detail Kit (5729)
"KILLER COCKPIT" Kit (completely
finished)
Coming Soon it will be available with the Electric VioFan.
See customers BVM T-33's in the Hot Shots (T-33) section.
View the pricing on a turbine T-33 (click here).
