ESM Aichi D3A1 Val Color F 81" Wingspan Model ARF
MSRP $499.95
Out of Stock
$349.00
Item# (ESMD3A1-81FAF)
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The Aichi D3A, Allied code name “Val" was a World War II dive bomber produced by the Aichi Company in Japan. It was the primary carrier borne dive bomber in the Imperial Japanese Navy in the early stages of the war, and participated in almost all actions, including Pearl Harbor. The Aichi D3A was the first Japanese aircraft to bomb American targets in World War II. Before the War was over, it has sunk more Allied Military ships than any other.
Wing Span:
81" (2057 mm)
Length:
60.6" (1540 mm)
Wing area:
8.2sq. ft (76.1 sq dm)
Wing Loading:
32.8 oz/sq. ft (99.9 g/sq. dm)
Flying Weight:
16.7 lbs (7.6 kg) *Weight Information
Radio:
6ch & 7 servos
Gas Engine:
36cc-40cc - We highly recommend the PTE-36
Glow Engine:
1.08 2 cycle or 1.20 4 cycle
Prop Recommendation:
Biela 17x10 3 blade. 3-blade is scale.
The ESM D3A1, as with all of ESM's scale models, is loaded with features never before found in such low priced ARF's, resulting in highly detailed, great looks, and great flying ARF's!
The detailed fuselage is epoxy resin fiberglass, with scale panel lines and rivets molded right in. Wings are typical built up construction, include pre-designed cavity's and mounting blocks for optional scale retracts, and have factory constructed flaps, all of which is then factory covered with Solartex fabric. All parts are finally expertly painted right at ESM's factory, and once dry, all scale decals are pre-applied, and are then covered with a factory clear coat for protection.
All ESM planes are painted with a very high quality enamel paint which is resistant to oil, grease, and fuels. The high gloss paints are of course easier to clean than the low gloss. These paints can be painted over for weathering and the like.
The ESM D3A1 comes from the factory with conventional gear and wheels, and one of the more complete hardware packages anywhere...including screws, rods, fuel tanks...etc. ESM also offers a complete line of retracts for each individual plane, adding to the level of scale realism that all scale pilots look for in an ARF.
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