SBD-5 Dauntless 60.6" Wingspan ARF

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Overview

The Douglas SBD Dauntless was a World War II American naval scout plane and dive bomber that was manufactured by Douglas Aircraft from 1940 through 1944. The SBD ("Scout Bomber Douglas") was the U.S. Navy's main carrier-borne scout plane and dive bomber from mid-1940 through mid-1944. The SBD was also flown by the lt U.S. Marine Corps, both from land air bases and aircraft carriers. The SBD is best remembered as the bomber that delivered the fatal blows to the Japanese carriers at the Battle of Midway in June 1942.

During its combat service, the SBD was an excellent naval scout plane and dive bomber. It possessed long range, good handling characteristics, maneuverability, potent bomb load capacity, great diving characteristics, defensive armament and ruggedness.

Now, VQ introduces the SBD Dauntless 46 size EP-GP as a super scale series. This Dauntless comes with scale flap, 2 x painted pilots, machine gun, antena. Also we have supply in the kit some scale detail make by ply wood sothat you can make your SBD look like a real one.

With the big battery hatch, you can use both Electric motor or Nitro engine.

Features

All Balsa and Light-Ply construction
Fully covered with weathered detailing
Fiberglass cowling
Preinstalled painted pilot
Control surfaces pre-hinged and installed
Three piece wing with Wing Joiner
Fixed Undercarriage (Electric retracts sold separetly - VQARE16)

Includes:

Assembly instructions with stage-by-stage illustrations - [ Download ]
Tail wheel assembly
Fibreglass cowling
2 x Fibreglass painted pilot
2 x Plastic machine gun
Wheels and wheels cover
Scale detail by Ply wood
Engine mounts
Fuel tank
Ply wood wing joiner
Decals and all hardware

Required Hardware (Not Supplied)

Transmitter, Motor, Propeller, Servos, Battery, Extension Leads, Glue, Tools and Silicone Fuel Line (For GP).

Recommended Hardware

Electric Motor & ESC - Electrospeed Boost 50 Power Pack
Servos - Servos - 5 (4 if EP) x MacGregor MG5510DS 9.98Kg.cm/0.12s Standard Size Digital Servo and 3 x MacGregor MG1703DS 3.3Kg.cm/0.10s Mini Digital Servo

Specifications:

Wingspan:	60.6in (1540mm)
Fuselage Length:	41.7in (1060mm)
Weight (Ready to fly):	3.1kg - 3.2kg
Engine:	.46 - .52 (2 stroke) or .62 - .72 (4 stroke)
Radio:	8 channels with 8 servos (5 x standard servos and 3 x Mini servos (19grams) for Flap)
Electric Motor:	Electrospeed Boost 50
Battery:	5 cell 4500mAh LiPo battery