Construction: Built-up balsa and ply
Wing: One-piece with aluminum joiner tube
Covering: High quality heat shrink covering
Aileron Control: Dual servo
Cowl: Fiberglass, painted to match covering trim scheme
Motor Mount: Plywood
Engine Mount: Two-piece composite plastic
Landing Gear: Mechanical retracts with CNC machined metal suspension
struts, 2.5" (64mm) foam wheels
Spinner: Plastic construction, yellow in color 3.1" (80mm) diameter
Fuel Tank: 14oz (420cc) approximate
INCLUDES |
Phoenix Models Spitfire Mk2 with Landing Gear, Wheels, Fuel Tank,
Pushrods, Hardware and Instruction Manual
REQUIREMENTS |
Radio: 6-ch minimum
Servos: 7 standard size, 2 aileron, 2 flap, 1 elevator, 1 rudder,
1 low profile type for retracts, 1-throttle (if using glow engine)
6" (152mm) Servo Extensions: Two
Y Harness: One
Receiver Battery: 4.8-6V NiMH (800-1200mAh)
For Glow Power;
Engine: 46-.55 2-stroke or .52 4-stroke
Propeller: Compatible with selected engine
Servo: Standard size for throttle
Glow fuel, glow starter
For Electric Power;
Motor: Brushless outrunner 1000-1400 W, 480 KV
Propeller: Compatible with selected motor
ESC: 50-80A
Battery: 4-6S LiPo, 4000-5500mAh
Battery Charger: For selected LiPo battery
SPECIFICATIONS |
Wingspan: 55" (1400mm)
Length: 48.8" (1240mm)
Flying Weight: 6.17-7.05 lbs (2800-3200 g)
Wing Area: 565 sq in (32.3 sq dm)
Wing Loading: 28.18oz sq ft (86g/sq dm)
Airfoil: NACA
Center of Gravity (CG): 3.5-3.7" (90-95mm) back from leading edge of
wing at the fuselage
Control Throws;
Low Rate High Rate
Aileron up/down: 0.39" (10mm) 10% expo 0.47" (12mm) 10% expo
Elevator up/down: 0.31" (8mm) 12% expo 0.39" (10mm) 12% expo
Rudder right/left: 0.79" (20mm) 15% expo 1.2" (30mm)15% expo
Flap: 0.59-0.79" (15-20mm down)
COMMENTS |
Epoxying the wings together is not a required step. However, doing so
will help prevent fuel residue from contacting the wood surfaces
in the wing panels. This is not a concern with an electric power
system installation.