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F4U CORSAIR
SHORT KIT #SK706

The Corsair was designed as a high performance carrier fighter. Its impressive payload along with its speed made it a formidable aircraft.

 

 THE KIT

This is a model synonymous with the US in WWII. The kit comes with pre-cut balsa wedges to simplify the famous gull wing construction.

 TEST PILOT NOTES:

"I found this model very stable with no tip stall habits. The plane has plenty of wing and tail area for those smooth flare out landings."

Specifications (as tested)
Wing Span 56"
Length 41.5"
Wing Area 560 sq.in.
Dry Weight less flaps & retracts 5.5 lbs.
Dry Weight with flaps & retracts  7 lbs.
Stab Area 105 sq. in.
Airfoil Fully-symmetrical
Scale 1 3/8" = 1'
Engine Size: Two stroke .40 - .60
# of Channels 4-6
Construction Information
Wings Foam core with Balsa sheeting.
Fuselage Box frame with balsa construction
Wing Attachment 1/4-20 wing bolts
Landing Gear Fixed
Tail Flat 1/4" balsa
Building Time
Frame up - 7 Hrs
Finish - 33 Hrs. average
Building Experience Intermediate
Short Kit Contents
Foam wing cores
Gull wing wedges
Crystal clear canopy
Formed high-impact cowling
Formed gun ports
Plywood firewall, gear straps, blocks & screws.
Engine mount
Belly fairing
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 .51 engine and 6 ch. radio)
Take off Excellent
Top speed 85+ MPH
Landing speed 22 MPH
Straight out flight stability Excellent
Roll rate Good
Loop stability Excellent
Inverted flight Good
Control response Excellent
Landing approach Low sink rate with no tip stall habits
Flare out Very Stable
Landing No bad nose over characteristics
Flying experience recommended Intermediate

F4U Corsair (#SK706) $ 54.99
Options:
SK706-W Wood Pack 69.99
SP-143 Insignia Sheet 9.99
Replacement parts:
W1830 Wing Foam Cores 38.99
SK706-C Plans 20.99
SK706-D Canopy 10.99
SK706-E Cowl 13.99
SK706-F Gun Ports & Cooler Inlets 6.99
SK706-G Belly Plate Fairing 4.99