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A-26 INVADER
SHORT KIT #SK720

The A-26 was the best piston engine medium bomber ever produced. With versatile speed and rugged construction, it saw combat from 1943 through the Viet Nam War.

 

 THE KIT

Our model of this great aircraft is becoming a legend as a great sport flyer and its great performance makes it a contest winner.

TEST PILOT NOTES:

"The A-26 is very easy to handle and flies like a sport plane. It would be a good choice for that first twin."

Specifications (as tested)
Wing Span 68"
Length 54"
Wing Area 748 sq.in.

Dry Weight

less flaps & retracts

 7 1/2 lbs.

Dry weight

w/flaps & retracts)

  10 lbs.
Stab Area 152 sq.in.
Airfoil Fully symmetrical
Scale 1-1/4"= 1'
Engine Size:

Two stroke

.25 - .50

# of Channels 4-6
Construction Information
Wings Foam core with balsa sheeting
Fuselage Balsa box inner frame. With molded wing fairings and ABS molded cowls.
Tail Flat 1/4" balsa sheet
Flaps Full with details on plans
Landing Gear Fixed (retracts optional)
Building Time
Frame up - 10 Hrs
Finish - 50 Hrs. average
Building Experience Intermediate

Short Kit Contents
Foam wing cores
Detailed clear canopy
Clear rear observation window
Molded high impact cowls & cowl flap sections
Plywood firewalls
Molded top fairing
Engine mounts
Two sheets of detailed plans w/step by step instructions
Bill of materials for wood needed to build the complete airframe
Working with foam guide sheet
Retract guide sheet

Test Pilot's Performance Report

(As tested with twin 40 engines and 6 channel. radio)
Take off Excellent
Top speed (No Retracts) 70+ MPH
Top speed (W/Retracts & Twin .46 Engines)  80+ MPH
Landing speed w/Flaps 20 MPH
Straight out flight stability Excellent
Roll rate Very Groovy!
Loop stability Excellent
Inverted flight Good
Control response Good
Landing approach Slows down well with flaps & pulled in w/engine power
Flare out Straight & level approach & touchdown recommended
Landing Excellent, with no surprises
Flying experience recommended Intermediate

A-26 Invader (#SK720) $ 84.99
Options:
SK720-J Bombardier Nose 13.99
SK720-W Wood Pack 105.99
BD009 Retracts - Pneumatic 119.95
SP-143 Insignia Sheet (stars & bars) 9.99
SK720-1134 "A-26 Invader In Action" Book 11.95
Replacement parts:
W1690 Wing Foam Cores 30.99
SK720-C Plans 19.99
SK720-D Canopy 7.99
SK720-E "Cowl, 2 piece (each)" 14.99
SK720-G Nacelle Top Fairing (set of 2) 8.99
SK720-H Top Gunnery Window 8.99
SK720-K Machine Gun Turrets (set of 2) 5.99