Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat, Navy, 35cc (ARF), Seagull Models

Seagull Models, F8F Bearcat, Navy 33cc - 45cc (ARF) 71" wingspan

The Bearcat concept began during a meeting between Battle of Midway veteran F4F Wildcat pilots and Grumman Vice President Jake Swirbul at Pearl Harbor on 23 June 1942. At the meeting, Lieutenant Commander Jimmie Thach emphasized one of the most important requirements in a good fighter plane was "climb rate". Seagull has done a meticulous job in designing Grumman F8F Bearcat as close to scale as possible and enjoying unmatchable flight characteristics.

Features:

• High quality balsa and balsa plywood, these make light weight construction.
• Eye Catching colour scheme. Two colour scheme are "Conquest I" and Navy (Blue Corsair).
• Covered in Genuine Oracover Film Covering. It gives a realistic scale finish.
• Factory Painted Fibreglass Engine Cowl and wheel pants.
• Detailed Cockpit with Light Weight Painted Pilot figure adds sporty, scale detail.
• Allows easy access to radio components and to the flight battery for those choosing an electric Power option.
• Includes durable mechanical retract landing gear.
• Superb flying characteristics, plus an accurate scale outline.
• Two-piece, plug-in wings simplify transportation and assembly.
• All necessary hardware included for either glow or electric power system.

Specifications:

• Wingspan: 71.0 in (180.3 cm)
• Wing Area: 1147.0 sp.in (74.0 dm²)
• Weight: 14.3 - 15.0 lbs (6.5 - 6.8 kg)
• Length: 62.7 in (159.2 cm)
• Engine/Motor size: 33 - 45cc
• Servo: 8 channels 10 servos