NORTH AMERICAN B-25

Pro Kit #PK1001

From Maj. Doolittle's raid on Tokyo to the bombing runs in Italy, the B-25 was the most heavily armed medium bomber of WWII. It was able to take punishment and still bring it's crew home safely.

 

 THE KIT

This precision complete kit has been engineered throughout by National'sWinner Hal Parenti. It builds fast with a lot of crisp laser and die cut parts. It comes with a package of detailed formed goodies for the impressive finishing touches. With it's 84" span, this B-25 qualifies for giant scale competition.

 TEST PILOT NOTES:

"From the minute you throttle up for take-off until touchdown, this baby is a thrill rarely equalled. The sight and sound of this bird is simply awesome."

Specifications (as tested)
Wing Span 84"
Length 64"
Wing Area 920 sq. in.
Dry Weight 12-15 lbs.
Stab Area 232 sq. in.
Airfoil Semi-symmetrical
Scale 1-1/4" = 1'
Engine Size:
Two stroke
.40 - .60
Four stroke
.48 - .90
# of Channels 6-8
Construction Information
Wings Foam core with balsa sheeting
Fuselage Bulkhead & stringer with balsa sheeting
Nacelles Bulkhead & stringer with balsa sheeting
Tail Foam core stab and fin with built-up fins & rudder
Flaps Inboard & Outboard with details on plans
Landing Gear Retracts (not included) with details on plans
Building Time
Frame up - 22 Hrs
Finish - 65 Hrs. average
Building Experience Advanced
Pro Kit Contents
Arcofoam wing cores & stab
Laser cut aircraft plywood
Diecut lite ply, and complete balsa package
Clear canopy, nose, turret & side gun windows
Clear tail gunner blister & landing light covers
Formed front and rear cowl sections
Formed top nacelle fairings
Gun blister scoops, exhaust ports
Hinges, Horns, Extensive hardware package
Full color decal sheet with squadron art & kill marking
Two full size plan sheets w/descriptive details
Working with foam guide sheet
Retract guide sheet

Test Pilot's Performance Report

As tested with twin .51 - 2 stroke engines - 7 ch. radio

Take off Excellent with little correction
Top speed 72 MPH
Landing speed w/Flaps 24 MPH
Straight out flight stability All most hands off
Roll rate Excellent
Loop stability Very good
Inverted flight Surprisingly good
Control response Excellent hands on feel
Landing approach Slows down well with low sink rate
Flare out Holds flare out exceedingly well with 1/4 flaps
Landing Excellent with no balloon tendency
Flying experience recommended Advanced

Options (Not included)

#PK1001-M Machine Gun package (one each AC930 & AC931)

#RT402 Retracts