L-4A Grasshopper 106" ARF

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Overview

Piper developed a military variant ("All we had to do," Bill Jr. is quoted as saying, "was paint the Cub olive drab to produce a military airplane"), variously designated as the O-59 (1941), L-4 (after April 1942), and NE (U.S. Navy). The L-4 Grasshopper was mechanically identical to the J-3 civilian Cub, but was distinguishable by the use of a lt Plexiglas greenhouse skylight and rear windows for improved visibility, much like the Taylorcraft L-2 and Aeronca L-3 also in use with the US armed forces. Carrying a single pilot and no passenger, the L-4 had a top speed of 85 mph (137 km/h), a cruise speed of 75 mph (121 km/h), a service ceiling of 12,000 ft (3,658 m), a stall speed of 38 mph (61 km/h), an endurance of three hours, and a range of 225 mi (362 km). 5,413 L-4s were produced for U.S. forces, including 250 built for the U.S. Navy under contract as the NE-1 and NE-2.

Features

• All Balsa and Light-Ply construction
• Fully covered with weathered detailing
• Fibreglass cowling
• Control surfaces pre-hinged and installed
• Two piece wing with Aluminium wing joiner
• Door can open-close
• Big battery hatch for Electric version

Includes

• Assembly instructions with stage-by-stage illustrations - [ Download ]
• Plywood seat
• Fibreglass cowling with cowling hatch can open - close
• Aluminium landing gear, Plastic cover & Wheels
• Aluminium wing joiner
• Wing struts
• Engine mounts
• Spinner
• Fuel tank
• Decals and all hardware

Required Hardware (Not Supplied)

• Transmitter, Motor, Propeller, Servos, Battery, Extension Leads, Glue, Tools and Silicone Fuel Line.

Recommended Hardware

• Motor - DLE-30 2-Stroke Petrol Engine
• Servos - 8 x MacGregor MG5921HV 20.3Kg.cm/0.12s High Voltage Servo

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