Details

The original Douglas DC-3 made her maiden flight in 1935, and was a milestone in commercial flight. With the DC-3, air travel became financially viable and thus very popular, so that by the 1950's this aircraft was so multitudinous that it could be encountered on airfields all over the world. As with the original, good flight characteristics, coupled with the ease with which it will take-off and land, make this model ideal for those wishing to enter the world of twin-engine flight. Should one motor fail, the DC-3 still remains controllable, although, as also with other twin engine models, the rudder should not be used to control direction with one motor dead. Precision components, comprehensive instructions, and many helpful hints make building the DC-3 a pleasurable experience, and with the option of integrating flaps and retracting landing gear, it is possible not only to enhance this model visually, but also considerably improve it`s flight performance, and turn the DC-3 into a real eye-catcher with the spectators.

Technical specification:

Wingspan: 2095 mm

Length: 1410 mm

Wing area: 48,4 dm²:

Weight from: 4500 g

Wing loading from: 93 g/dm²:

RC-functions:

Ailerons, elevator, rudder, throttle Optional: retractable landing gear, flaps

Required:

- 2-stroke Motor 8-10 ccm, 2 pieces

- min. 5-channel RC-System

- Servos with min. 5 Kg/cm torque, 5-7 pieces

- 4.8 V Receiver Battery from 1800 mAh

Recommended accessories:

- Order no: TACJ2850, RC-Set TTX850

- Order no: TACM0240, Servos TSX40, 5-7 pieces

- Order no: TOPQ8276, pneumatic retractable landing gear

- Order no: ROBQ2305, Pneumatic control valve set

Includes

- Wooden fuselage, wings, and tail unit

- Plastic engine cowlings and other pre-formed components

- Fixed landing gear kit

- Motor mounts and cockpit windows

- Detailed building instructions with 1:1 scale plan<

Additional Information

Manufacturer: Top Flite

Specification

Wingspan: 82.5" (2095mm) THRUST ANGLES: (important!)

Wing Area: 750 sq in (48.4 sq dm) Right engine = 4° out

Weight: 8-10lbs (3630-4540g) Left engine = 3° out

Wing Loading: 24.6-30.7 oz/sq ft (75-94g/sq dm) Both = 6° down

Fuselage Length: 55.5" (1410mm)

Right Thrust: 4°

Left Thrust: 4°

Note; The box says the left engine should get 3° thrust,

that is incorrect-both right and left thrusts are 4°.

Fin Area: 70.07 sq in

Fixed Landing Gear Wire Diameter: 5/16"