VQ Models SBD-5 Dauntless 60.6″ ARF

Description

VQ Models SBD-5

The Douglas SBD Dauntless was a World War II American naval scout plane and dive bomber that was manufactured by Douglas Aircraft from 1940 through 1944. The SBD (“Scout Bomber Douglas”) was the U.S. Navy’s main carrier-borne scout plane and dive bomber from mid-1940 through mid-1944. The SBD was also flown by the lt U.S. Marine Corps, both from land air bases and aircraft carriers. The SBD is best remembered as the bomber that delivered the fatal blows to the Japanese carriers at the Battle of Midway in June 1942.

VQ Models SBD-5
During its combat service, the SBD was an excellent naval scout plane and dive bomber. It possessed long range, good handling characteristics, maneuverability, potent bomb load capacity, great diving characteristics, defensive armament and ruggedness.

Features
All Balsa and Light-Ply construction
Fully covered with weathered detailing
Fiberglass cowling
Preinstalled painted pilot
Control surfaces pre-hinged and installed
Three piece wing with Wing Joiner
Fixed Undercarriage (Electric retracts sold separetly – VQARE16

Includes:
Assembly instructions with stage-by-stage illustrations – [ Download ]
Tail wheel assembly
Fibreglass cowling
2 x Fibreglass painted pilot
2 x Plastic machine gun
Wheels and wheels cover
Scale detail by Ply wood
Engine mounts
Fuel tank
Ply wood wing joiner
Decals and all hardware
Required Hardware (Not Supplied)
Transmitter, Motor, Propeller, Servos, Battery, Extension Leads, Glue, Tools and Silicone Fuel Line (For GP).
Recommended Hardware
Electric Motor & ESC – Electrospeed Boost 50 Power Pack
Servos – 5 (4 if EP) standard and 2 mini size servos (two aileron, two flap)

Specifications:
Wingspan: 60.6in (1540mm)
Fuselage Length: 41.7in (1060mm)
Weight (Ready to fly): 3.1kg – 3.2kg
Engine: .46 – .52 (2 stroke) or .62 – .72 (4 stroke)
Radio: 7 channels with 7 (6 for electric) standard servos and 1 x mini servo)
Electric Motor: Electrospeed Boost 50
Battery: 5 cell 4500mAh LiPo battery