FMSHobby 1450MM B25

FMS 1470mm (58") B-25 Mitchell Twin Engine Bomber Green - Receiver Ready (PNP) - FMS025GREEN

The North American B-25 Mitchell was an American twin-engined medium bomber manufactured by North American Aviation. It was used by many Allied air forces, in every theater of World War II, as well as many other air forces after the war ended, and saw service across four decades.

The B-25 was a safe and forgiving aircraft to fly. With an engine out, 60 banking turns into the dead engine were possible, and control could be easily maintained down to 145 mph (230 km/h). However, the pilot had to remember to maintain engine-out directional control at low speeds after takeoff with rudder; if this maneuver was attempted with ailerons, the aircraft would snap out of control. The tricycle landing gear made for excellent visibility while taxiing. The only significant complaint about the B-25 was the extremely high noise level produced by its engines; as a result, many pilots eventually suffered from varying degrees of hearing loss.

The high noise level was due to design and space restrictions in the engine cowlings which resulted in the exhaust "stacks" protruding directly from the cowling ring and partly covered by a small triangular fairing. This arrangement directed exhaust and noise directly at the pilot and crew compartments. Crew members and operators on the airshow circuit frequently comment that "the B-25 is the fastest way to turn aviation fuel directly into noise". Many B-25s now in civilian ownership have been modified with exhaust rings that direct the exhaust through the outboard bottom section of the cowling.

The Mitchell was an exceptionally sturdy aircraft that could withstand tremendous punishment. One well-known B-25C of the 321st Bomb Group was nicknamed "Patches" because its crew chief painted all the aircraft's flak hole patches with high-visibility zinc chromate primer. By the end of the war, this aircraft had completed over 300 missions, was belly-landed six times and sported over 400 patched holes. The airframe was so bent askew that straight-and-level flight required 8 of left aileron trim and 6 of right rudder, causing the aircraft to "crab" sideways across the sky.

The B-25 was named in honor of General Billy Mitchell, a pioneer of U.S. military aviation. By the end of its production, nearly 10,000 B-25s in numerous models had been built. One of the most iconic warbirds of World War II.

The FMS 1470mm B-25 is a true jewel to fly and with detachable main wings even easy to transport! Take to the skies like one of Doolittle's Raiders!

FEATURES:

• Super scale details including forward, rear, top and side gun turrets with clear canopies
• Large wingspan, twin engine design provides power, reliability and smooth performance
• Main landing gear and nose gear use worm drive electronic, servoless retracts with sequential retract doors
• Bright LED navigation lights
• Detachable main wings allow ease of transportation
• Durable EPO Foam

REQUIRES:

• 5 Channel Radio - Select a minimum 5 channel radio from our Radio Collection 
• 5 Channel Receiver - Select a minimum 5 channel receiver from our Receiver Collection
• 3 Cell 11.1V 3300 mAh Lipo Battery with T Connector - EPR33003
• 3 Cell Compatible Battery Charger - Select a minimum 3 cell (3S) charger from our Charger Collection

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