FlightLine F4U-1A Corsair "Birdcage" PNP - FLW304P

The F4U Corsair was a carrier-based and land-based aircraft developed during WWII. Its unique inverted sea-gull wing is its distinctive feature, as well as its maneuverability and versatility to operate in many areas. Its powerful engine, producing a top speed of 640 kph, made the Corsair one of the fastest piston fighters in the world at that time. In the Pacific battlefield, it achieved an impressive 11:1 combat record. The Corsair remained in military service after WWII into the Korean war era and several continue to fly today with civilian operators.

This FlightLine F4U Corsair is approximately 1/8 scale, with a 1600mm wingspan and 1300mm length. Molded from EPO foam and featuring a scale shape with lots of plastic parts to enhance its scale fidelity and user friendliness, all the Corsair’s control surfaces are easily assembled with screws.

Like the FlightLine 1600mm Spitfire Mk.IX and Freewing A-10 Warthog, this Corsair also features a multi-material wing, utilizing foam, plywood, plastic, carbon tubes, and aluminum extrusions to provide a stronger wing than solid foam yet still lightweight and maneuverable. Scale lighting, scale six-panel flaps, scale landing gear, sharply molded panel lines and raised surfaces, and various other scale features.

The FlightLine F4U Corsair stock PNP version is equipped with a 5055-390KV brushless outrunner motor and scale 3-blade propeller and 80A ESC. The specially molded large size propeller and all-new motor help power the Corsair through acrobatic maneuvers with ease while retaining a reasonable scale appearance.

The model can cruise at ~40-50% throttle setting and loop consecutively at only 50%-60% throttle setting. Vertical performance is also excellent for a scale model this size!

Takeoff is very stable without the need for flaps. The F4U can execute a wide range of maneuvers, including all scale maneuvers and additional non-scale acrobatics. Its aluminum suspension main struts and tall wheels provide confidence when operating on grass runways. All three landing gear are retractable, and the mains even feature three panel sequenced molded plastic gear doors for ultimate realism.

To give users an added element of versatility, the inside wall of the molded plastic cowl incorporates eight hidden tubes to house lead ballast, which users can add or remove depending on their preferred battery size.

Features :

NEW! Decal set now comes pre-applied
Grass capable landing gear with 5mm thick steel pin and metal trunion
All new rotating main retract unit
Metal suspension main struts with sequenced main gear doors
Retractable tail wheel with scale detailing
Scale four panel split flaps with rounded leading edge like the full scale
Multi-material wing incorporates foam, plywood ribs, carbon spars, and aluminum joints for optimum strength
DayBright LED wingtip lights and sequenced landing light
9g-17g digital hybrid servos, brass ball links, and nylon hinges on all control surfaces
Large 18x12 (90% scale) diameter propeller with aluminum alignment and reinforcement plates
Integrated ballast chamber concealed within the plastic cowl
F4U-1A ("Birdcage" canopy) and F4U-1D ("Bubble" canopy) PNPs available in different paint schemes
Each version contains two decal sets

Includes :

FlightLine F4U-1A Corsair "Birdcage" 1600mm (63") Wingspan - PNP
Motor, ESC, servos, LED lights and retracts pre-installed

Requires :

6 Channel radio
6 Channel receiver
6 Cell 22.2V 4000 - 6000 mAh LiPo Battery with EC5 connector - we recommend Admiral 6 Cell 6000 mAh LiPo battery
6 Cell compatible battery charger

Product Specifications :

Model Scale : 1 : 8 Scale
Wingspan : 1600mm / 63in
Length : 1300mm / 51.18in
Empty Weight : 2850g / 100.53oz (w/o battery)
CG (Center of Gravity) : 100mm (3.93") from the leading edge of the wing at the root
Power System : 6S 5055-340Kv Brushless Outrunner Motor
Electronic Speed Control : 80A, EC5 Connector
Propeller / EDF : 18x12 3-Blade Propeller

Servos

9g plastic gear standard with 300mm lead : left gear door, right gear door
9g hybrid gear digital standard with 800mm lead : tail wheel steering
17g metal gear digital standard with 600mm lead : left aileron, right aileron
17g metal gear digital standard with 400mm lead : left outboard flap, right outboard flap
17g metal gear digital standard with 200mm lead : left inboard flap, right inboard flap, rudder
23g metal gear digital standard with 200mm lead : elevator

Landing Gear : Electronic retractable main gear with all metal shock absorbing struts and retractable tail wheel with scale plastic details

Required Battery : 6S 22.2V 4000-6000mAh LiPo with EC5 connector (required)

Required Radio : 6 Channel (required)

Ailerons : Yes
Elevator : Yes
Rudder : Yes
Flaps : Yes
Lights : Yes
Hinge Type : Nylon Reinforced
Material : EPO Foam

Skill Level : Intermediate
Build Time : 2 Hours