Made famous by Colonel Claire Chennault's "Flying Tigers" squadron at the onset of World War II, the P-40 Warhawk had one of the most impressive kill-to-loss ratios of any Allied fighter plane. Equally impressive is Top Flite's IMAA-legal, giant-scale replica of the P-40, which utilizes Gold Edition engineering to capture the exciting details of this revered warbird in a great-flying ARF!
Features
Construction: Plywood and built-up balsa sheeting
Wings: One-piece with wing joiner
Covering: Top Flite MonoKote
Cowl: Painted fiberglass
Landing Gear: Heavy duty fixed prebent wire
Wheels: Foam, two main and one tailwheel
Flap Control: Dual servo
Aileron Control: Dual servo
Cockpit: Plastic kit molded in white with instrument panel, left and right control panels, seat, floor and control stick
Radial Engine Replica: Molded plastic
Engine Mount: Plywood firewall
Stabilizer: Aluminum tubes automatically align stab halves and reduce workshop time
Building Time: Ready to fly in 15-20 hours
Spinner Hub: Two-piece aluminum
Hardware: Full set, IMAA legal
Needed to Complete
Engine: 2.6 - 3.3 cu in (43 - 55cc) gasoline or glow, (the DLE 55 is recommended. The manual provides specific instructions for the mounting of this engine. Modifcations may be needed if mounting other engines.) *
Muffler: To match selected engine, J'TEC makes a muffler (JTCG1040) specifically for use with this airplane and the DLE 55 engine
Radio: At least 5-channel, 6-channel needed if installing retractable landing gear
Servos: Nine, all control surfaces require high-torque servos, servos with 40 oz-in of torque can be used for throttle, choke and air valve
Heavy Duty 24" (310mm) Servo Extensions: Two for ailerons
Heavy Duty 12" (305mm) Servo Extensions: Five, two for flaps, two for elevator, one for rudder
Y-Harnesses: One each for aileron, flaps and elevator
Receiver Battery: At least 1500mAh
Heavy Duty Switch Harness: Two
Charge Receptacle: Two
Servo Arms: Two 1", one 2"
Building and Field Equipment
What's in the box?
Pre-built and covered wings, fuselage and tail assemblies, decals, landing gear, wheels, hardware, spinner hub, hardware package fuel tank, replica radial engine, cockpit kit and photo-illustrated instructions
Specifications
Wingspan: 86" (2,185mm)
Wing Area: 1,262in² (81.4dm²)
Weight: 23-24lb (10.43-10.88kg)
Wing Loading: 42-44oz/ft² (128-134g/dm²)
Length: 72" (1,830mm)
Airfoil: Semi-symmetrical
Center of Gravity (CG): 5.5" (140mm) back from the leading edge of the top of the wing on both sides of the fuselage
Control Throws: Low Rate / High Rate
Elevator Up & Down: 3/4" (19mm) 10° 1" (25mm) 13°
Rudder Right to Left: 1" (25mm) 9° 1-7/8" (48mm) 18°