FT Mighty Mini P-40 Warhawk
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- FT4157123148
RC Airplane Build Kit
Build your own iconic Curtiss P-40 Warhawk fighter aircraft with the FT Mighty Mini P-40 Warhawk RC plane build kit. Experience a variety of scale flying and customization options.
FT Mighty Mini P-40 Warhawk
The Curtiss P-40 Warhawk was an American single-engine, single-seat, all-metal fighter and ground-attack aircraft during the 2nd World War. A sturdy fighter with docile flight characteristics, the P-40 held Its own against an often more modern and more numerous enemy. Its rugged quality enabled it to withstand considerable punishment, a characteristic to which many pilots owed their lives. Remembered as a "best 2nd choice," it flew with twenty-eight Allied and friendly nations and served in almost every theater of the war. With 13,738 P-40s built, it would become the third most produced American fighter of the time. The AVG (American Volunteer Group) "Flying Tigers" flew shark-mouthed P-40s against the Japanese over Burma and China, helping give the Warhawk its iconic reputation and sealing its place in aviation history.
The Flite Test Mighty Mini P-40 Warhawk is a perfect example of a scale flyer. You will get the smoothest rolls and flight experience you could ask for from a Mighty Mini on a 3S. Put in a 4S and it takes it to the next level and makes it a little rocket ship. Equip your Flite Test Mighty Mini P-40 Warhawk with the FT Aura 5 flight controller and smooth out your flights by removing the adverse effects of gusty wind. Once built, customize your P-40 by scuffing, painting, and adding the included decals for a finished scale appearance.
FT Mighty Mini P-40 Warhawk Specifications
- Wingspan: 30" (762 mm)
- Center of Gravity: .5" from leading edge (12.7 mm)
Recommended Electronics
- Electronics: FT F Power Pack F V.2
- Battery: 850mAh - 3S or 4S
Package Includes
NOTE: This kit includes the airframe only (no electronics).- 1 Laser-Cut Foam Airframe
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A fun build -- no obvious place for aura lite
Though the catalog copy talks about using an Aura Lite controller, there is no convenient place to put it as the kit is built. There isn't really enough room in the servo bay, and mounting it underneath makes resetting difficult.
However, cutting a hatch between the two bulkheads near the leading edge of the wing gives access to a suitable spot. Cutting a square out of the top of the battery box gives room for the controller.