Galaxy Mitsubishi A6M5 52 Zero Fighter 120 - 71" Fiberglass Nitro Gas RC Radio Remote Control Airplane
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The Mitsubishi A6M5 is a great
scale airplane for anyone who likes scale flying. The kit includes a fiberglass
fuselage and cowling. The wings are sheeted foam and covered. All covered
surfaces are done in solartex cloth covering and then the whole airplane is
airbrushed. All control surfaces have beveled leading edges and the control
horn mounts are preinstalled. The wing is complete with CA hinges. The leading
edge of the wing is pre-shaped. The kit includes full color decals.
Japan's Mitsubishi A6M5 "Zero"
dogfighter is a great scale airplane for anyone who likes scale flying. The kit
includes a fiberglass fuselage and cowling. The wings are sheeted foam and
covered. All covered surfaces are done in solartex cloth covering and then the
whole airplane is airbrushed. All control surfaces have beveled leading edges
and the control horn mounts are preinstalled. The wing is complete with CA
hinges. The leading edge of the wing is pre-shaped. The kit includes full color
decals.
REMEMBER:
This plane is an ARF
kit. The first picture shows what comes in the box.
It is among the preeminent aircraft of
aviation history. Designed in 1937, the Zero set new standards for air-to-air
superiority and wreaked havoc first on Chinese and then on American opponents.
In this slim history, Yoshimura (Build the Musashi, 1992) presents the Japanese
view of how the Zero ruled the skies for much of World War II, these superb
fighter planes became obsolete. Early sections of the narrative are heavy on the
technology. There is much here that is poignant, though, such as the description
of a skilled test pilot mysteriously slipping out of his parachute harness after
safely ejecting from a prototype aircraft that exploded in midair. Yoshimura
fascinates when recounting how the U.S. ignored early warnings about the Zero
from American pilot Claire Chennault, who encountered the remarkable dogfighter
while flying for China. He also manages to impart suspense to the oft-told tale
of Japan's surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, which occurred three years to the
day before an earthquake ravaged the Nagoya Aircraft Works, where the Zeros were
built an event that, here, presages not only the end of the war but also the
close of Yoshimura's knowledgeable history.
In World War II, The Zero was superbly
agile and was well armed making it a formidable fighter. It was little known to
the allies prior to Pearl Harbour although once encountered it was soon well
respected. Not particularly effective at high altitude it did however have a
very good range that made allied commanders think Japan had more Zeros than they
did.
Specifications:
Wing Span: 1800mm(70.8")
Weight: 4800g~5000g
Length: 1525mm (60")
Wing Area: 57dm sq.
Wing Loading: 84~87g/dm sq.
Airfoil: Naca-2415
Engines: 2c~108 4c~120
Radio: 4~5 channel 5~6 servos
Fiberglass Fuselage
Balsa Construction
Most trainers have 60-inch wing. This one has 70.8-inch.
Bigger wing and bigger wing area helps give a more stable flight. 1 degree wing
dihedral gives a good balance flight stability and agility. All the hardware are
included (servo wire, fuel tank, wheel/landing gear, etc). You only need to
seperately purchase the nitro engine and radio system. Designed as a sturdy,
inexpensive trainer plane that will help you get started with R/C flight.
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