Top Flite Giant F4U Corsair Gas ARF, 50cc
Overview
As one of the most recognizable aircraft from WWII the F4U Corsair cuts a fine figure with its unique wing configuration and USAF blue colour scheme. Top Flite have released a version of this giant RC warbird that is easy to assemble and still worthy of being considered an all time classic.
Features
- MonoKote flat finish covering by Top Flite
- Fuselage – main landing gear installed on inner wing panels enabling you to remove outer wing panels and walk your fuselage from the field using the wheels
- Panel and cowl flap lines moulded into the plywood and balsa construction
- Recessed gauges on superbly scale detailed instrument panel
- Machined aluminium two-pieced hub spinner
- 24oz (720cc) capacity fuel tank
- Prehinged flaps with dual servos linked by a phenolic tab that when synced enable the outer panel and the centre section to function as one surface enabling the use of only one servo per wing
- Painted fibreglass cowl with replica radial engine with spark plug wires, pushrod tubes and hidden mounting screws
- Tail cone of painted fibreglass
- Treaded rubber 114mm main wheels and 51mm tailwheel. Fixed landing gear is not included
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Product Information
Top Flite's Giant F4U Corsair
The F4U Corsair was a game changer in WWII as it swung the air superiority in the Pacific away from the once-dominant Zero’s earning itself the ‘Whistling Death’ nickname in the process. The giant scale RC warbird version of the Corsair comes to you with Gold Edition engineering which means you don’t have to mess around with the scooped wing assembly. Simple and convenient assembly is now yours to enjoy as your launch the Corsair warbird at your local field.
Specs
- Completion Level:
- Almost Ready-to-Fly
- Flaps:
- Yes
- Flying Weight:
- 23-25 lb (10.43-11.34 kg)
- Length:
- 70 in (1780mm)
- Material:
- Balsa
- Wingspan:
- 86.5 in (2195 mm)
- Radio:
- 7-channel minimum
- Wing Area:
- 1376 in² (88.8 dm²)
- Weight:
- 23-25 lb (10.43-11.34 kg)
- Wing Loading:
- 39-42 oz/ft² (119-128 g/dm²)
- Length:
- 70" (1780mm)
- Centre of Gravity (CG):
- 5-3/4" (146mm) back from the leading edge of torque for Flaps
- Control Throws:
- High Rate / Low Rate
- Elevator
- 3/4" (19mm) 11° 1/2" (13mm) 7°
- Rudder
- 2-1/4" (57mm) 22° 1-3/4" (44mm) 17°
- Ailerons
- 1" (25mm) 21° 3/4" (19mm) 16°
- Flaps
- 1-1/2" (38mm) 30° .0 - 4.0 cu in (50 - 55cc) gasoline powered, 2" (51mm) Engine Standoffs required if using the O.S. GT60 engine Building and field equipment
- Distance between Firewall & Cowl Opening:
- 7-1/8" (181mm)
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