Stearman PT-17 15e ARF
Key Features
- Can be assembled and flight ready in just a few evenings
- Large magnetic hatch for easy access to electronics
- Plug-in wings speed assembly
- Includes wing jig for easy transport and storage
- Realistic 9-cylinder dummy radial engine
- Painted fiberglass landing gear fairings
- Authentic pre-WWII UltraCote? trim scheme
- Painted fiberglass cowl
Overview
Introduced as a primary trainer for the U.S. Army Air Corps in the days leading up to WWII, the Stearman PT-17?s robust construction and good-natured flying manners endeared it to thousands of pilots throughout the war years and beyond. Its sheer numbers (over 10,000 built, by some estimates) and numerous post-war roles, from crop duster to air show star, have made it one of the most recognizable biplanes among the general public to this day.
E-flite has expertly re-created the rugged good looks and benign flight behavior of the full-scale Stearman with this easy-to-assemble 15-size model that is a joy to fly. It comes out of the box constructed of balsa and light plywood and covered in an authentic early-WWII UtlraCote? trim scheme. Other scale touches include a painted fiberglass cowl, painted fiberglass landing gear fairings, and a great-looking 9-cylinder dummy radial engine. Assembly is remarkably simple thanks to the plug-in wings and bolt-on interplane struts. E-flite?s even included specially designed jigs that allow you to keep the upper and lower wing halves connected for easier transport and storage.
In the air the Stearman PT-17 15e?s flat-bottom airfoils and light wing loading translate into exceptionally scale-like flight characteristics that everyone from intermediate to advanced pilots will instantly fall in love with.
Specs
- Wingspan:44.0 in (1120mm)
- Overall Length:35.0 in (890mm)
- Wing Area:608 sq in (37.5 sq dm)
- Flying Weight:3.5?3.8 lb (1.5?1.7 kg)
- Motor Size:Power 15
- Radio:4-channel
- Servos:JR SPORT MN48 (2)(JSP20040) and JR SPORT MC35 (2)(JSP20030)
- Trim Scheme Colors:HANU875 Sky Blue, HANU872 Bright Yellow
- Prop Size:APC 12x6E electric prop
- Hardware Included:Yes
- Speed Control :40-Amp Pro Brushless ESC (EFLA1040)
- Recommended Battery:3200mAh 3S 11.1V Li-Po battery EFLB32003S
- Approx. Flying Duration:12?15 minutes
- Scale:yes
- Approx. Assembly Time:6?8 hours
