Parkzone F4F Wildcat EP BNF
Part Number: PKZ1980
Overview
From Pearl Harbor through 1942 the F4F Wildcat was the only U.S. fighter in the Pacific theater capable of thwarting the advances of Japan’s naval air forces. And though it was slower and less maneuverable than the vaunted Zero, its heavier armor, self-sealing fuel tanks and rugged airframe could often help a skilled pilot overcome this performance gap and live to fight another day.
ParkZone brings the legendary Wildcat to life with this great flying Bind-N-Fly park flyer modeled after a plane flown by Lieutenant Commander Edward “Butch” O’Hare – the U.S. Navy’s first flying ace. Scale touches include a realistic paint scheme, simulated engine cylinders and cowl flaps, molded wheels tucked into the fuselage and more. Its flight performance is equally impressive thanks to the full 4-channel control and ample power provided by its 480 brushless motor and the included 3S 1300mAh Li-Po battery.
Best of all, you can have it flying in the time it takes you to charge the included battery pack and bind its Spektrum™ AR500 receiver to your full-range DSM2™ aircraft system (sold separately).
Key Features
- Ready to fly in minutes with full 4-channel control – throttle, aileron, elevator and rudder
- 3S 11.1V 1300mAh Li-Po battery and balancing charger included
- Spektrum™ AR500 DSM2™ 5-channel sport receiver installed
- Powerful 480-size 960Kv brushless outrunner motor installed
- Dual aileron servos for precise control
- Durable and lightweight Z-Foam™ construction
- Two-piece plug-in wing
- Battery compartment accommodates most 1800-2100mAh Li-Po packs (sold separately)
- Scale details include realistic paint scheme, molded panel lines, simulated retractable landing gear and hand-painted pilot figure
- Only requires a full range DSM2 aircraft transmitter (sold separately)
Needed to Complete
4+ Channel Full Range DSM2 Transmitter. Compatible transmitters: DX5e, DX6i, DX7 & DX8
EAN Reference: PKZ1980
| Wingspan: | 38.4 in (975 mm) |
| Overall Length: | 28.7 in (730 mm) |
| Flying Weight: | 25.4 oz (720g) |
| Motor Size: | 480-sized 960Kv brushless outrunner (installed) |
| Radio: | SPM 2.4Ghz DSM2 AR500 5 channel full-range Receiver (installed) |
| Servos: | PKZ SV 80 sport servos (4 installed) |
| Trim Scheme Colors: | Light gray, navy blue, white and red |
| CG (center of gravity): | 1-7/8 in (47mm) back from LE of wing at root, +/- 1/8 in (3mm) |
| Prop Size: | 9 x 6 inches |
| Speed Control : | PKZ 18A BL ESC (installed) |
| Recommended Battery: | 3S 11.1V 1300mAh LiPo (included) |
| Aileron: | Proportional |
| Elevator: | Proportional |
| Rudder: | Proportional |
| Throttle: | Proportional |
| Control Throw (Ailerons): | 8mm (low rate), 11mm (high rate) |
| Control Throw (Elevator): | 9mm (low rate), 13mm (high rate) |
| Control Throw (Rudder): | 11mm (low rate), 14mm (high rate) |
| Approx. Flying Duration: | 7-10 minutes |
| Charger: | 12V DC powered 1A balancing LiPo charger (included) |
| Landing Gear: | No |
| Experience Level: | Intermediate |
| Recommended Environment: | Outdoor |
| Assembly Time: | Less than 1 Hour |
| Is Assembly Required: | Yes |
Needed to Complete
• 4+ Channel Full Range DSM2 Transmitter
Tech Notes
Wing Bolt Size= M3 x 10 self tapping screw
- James Offord, 11/12/11
One of my first planes I bought while new to 4 channel aircraft, and still my favorite bird in my collection.
Very strong air-frame, great looks and very forgiving flying characteristics, make this a perfect "first" war-bird.
Looks awesome in the air, I just hope PZ bring a zero out to dogfight with!
