On December 7, 1941, the surprise attack
on Pearl Harbor decimated the bulk of the U.S. air forces before they
could even get off the ground. Still, a handful of American fighter
pilots managed to make it to their planes and get into the fight. Among
them were U.S. Army Air Corps lieutenants Ken Taylor and George Welch.
After a harrowing drive from their barracks to Haleiwa Field, during
which they were repeatedly strafed, the duo commandeered two P-40B
Warhawks and flew into action against almost 200+ aircraft.
According to most accounts, Taylor and
Welch shot down six Japanese attackers before returning to base to
refuel and rearm. For their bravery and skill in the face of such
insurmountable odds, both were awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross;
the Air Corp's highest honor. Since then, their amazing story has been
immortalized in countless books and two blockbuster Hollywood films.
The Hangar 9 P-40B Warhawk is a tribute
to these pilots that comes out of the box covered in the trim scheme of
the two fighters that flew from Haleiwa Field that fateful morning. Two
decal sets are included so you can finish the trim scheme with the
specific markings of either plane.
| Wingspan: |
55.5 in (141 cm) |
| Overall Length: |
47.8 in (121cm) |
| Wing Area: |
530 sq. in. (34.2 sq. dm.) |
| Flying Weight: |
6.75 - 8.00 lb (3.10 - 3.60 kg) |
| Engine Size: |
2-stroke .46-.55, 4-stroke .72-.82,
gas 4-stroke 14cc |
| Motor Size: |
Power 52 |
| Radio: |
4+ channel radio system; 5+ channels
required for optional retract operation |
| Servos: |
5 standard servos (4 standard servos
for EP) |
| Trim Scheme
Colors: |
UltraCote Olive Drab (U904), Gray
(U882), Black (U874) |
| CG (center of
gravity): |
2-3/8 to 2-7/8 in (60-73mm) back
from the leading edge of the wing at wing root |
| Prop Size: |
Evolution .52: 11 x 6; Saito .82: 14
x 6; Power 52: 15 x 7 |
| Speed Control : |
80-Amp |
| Recommended
Battery: |
18.5V 5S 5000mAh 30C Li-Po |
| Flaps: |
No |
| Retracts: |
Optional |
| Control Throw
(Ailerons): |
Low: 7/16 in (11mm) up, 9/32 in
(7mm) down; High: 13/16 in (20mm) up, 11/16 in (17mm) down |
| Control Throw
(Elevator): |
Low: 7/16 in (11mm) up/down; High:
11/16 in (18mm) up/down |
| Control Throw
(Rudder): |
Low: 1-3/16 in (30mm) right/left;
High: 2 in (51mm) right/left |
| Minimum Age
Recommendation: |
14 years |
| Experience Level: |
Intermediate |
| Recommended
Environment: |
Outdoor |
| Assembly Time: |
10-15 Hours |
| Is Assembly
Required: |
Yes |
