VQ Models L-4A Grasshopper 106.6″ (EP/GP) ARF

Description

L-4A Grasshopper 106.6″

Piper developed a military variant (“All we had to do,” Bill Jr. is quoted as saying, “was paint the Cub olive drab to produce a military airplane”), variously designated as the O-59 (1941), L-4 (after April 1942), and NE (U.S. Navy). The L-4 Grasshopper was mechanically identical to the J-3 civilian Cub, but was distinguishable by the use of a lt Plexiglas greenhouse skylight and rear windows for improved visibility, much like the Taylorcraft L-2 and Aeronca L-3 also in use with the US armed forces. Carrying a single pilot and no passenger, the L-4 had a top speed of 85 mph (137 km/h), a cruise speed of 75 mph (121 km/h), a service ceiling of 12,000 ft (3,658 m), a stall speed of 38 mph (61 km/h), an endurance of three hours, and a range of 225 mi (362 km). 5,413 L-4s were produced for U.S. forces, including 250 built for the U.S. Navy under contract as the NE-1 and NE-2.

FEATURES
All Balsa and Light-Ply construction
Fully covered with weathered detailing
Fibreglass cowling
Control surfaces pre-hinged and installed
Two piece wing with Aluminium wing joiner
Door can open-close
Big battery hatch for Electric version

INCLUDES
Assembly instructions with stage-by-stage illustrations – [ Download ]
Plywood seat
Fibreglass cowling with cowling hatch can open – close
Aluminium landing gear, Plastic cover & Wheels
Aluminium wing joiner
Wing struts
Engine mounts
Spinner
Fuel tank
Decals and all hardware

REQUIRED HARDWARE (NOT SUPPLIED)
Transmitter, Motor, Propeller, Servos, Battery, Extension Leads, Glue, Tools and Silicone Fuel Line.

RECOMMENDED HARDWARE
Motor – DLE-30 2-Stroke Petrol Engine
Servos – 8 x MacGregor MG5921HV 20.3Kg.cm/0.12s High Voltage Servo

L-4A Grasshopper SPECIFICATIONS
Wingspan: 106.6in (2710mm)
Fuselage Length: 67.7in (1720mm)
Weight (Ready to fly): 5.8 – 6.2kg
Engine: 26cc – 30cc (2-Stroke) / 38cc (4-Stroke)
Radio: Minimum 6-Channels with 8 servos (Motor control x 1, Aileron x 2, Elevator x 2, Rudder x 1 ,Flap x 2
Electric Motor: TBC
Battery: Lipo 22.2V – 5000 mAh x 2