Nexa P-51B Tuskegee Airmen ARF Airplane – Iconic WWII Legend
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P-51B Tuskegee Airmen 1580mm (62.2') Wingspan - ARF from Nexa - NXA1058-001
The P-51B Mustang, powered by the Merlin engine, was introduced in 1943 and was heralded by Allied bombers in Europe for its impressive long-range and powerful high-altitude escort capability. Among the US fighters of WWII, the P-51 Mustang is one of the most widely known. The Red Tail scheme was made famous by the incomparable Tuskegee Airmen who were the first African American soldiers to successfully complete their training and enter the Army Air Corps and became widely regarded as some of the finest pilots of the entire war.
This Nexa P-51B Mustang is a electric or gas option .46-size aerobatic airplane with a 1580mm wingspan, constructed primarily from balsa wood and covered with a fuel-resistant covering. This ARF requires assembly and installation of your choice of servos and power system, and includes fully functional flaps, fiberglass cowl, painted pilot and other scale details. The large battery hatch affords ample room for either electric or gas setups. Impress at your flying field with this iconic World War II warbird!
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Fully Covered and Detailed The Nexa P-51B comes fully covered including simulated panel lines and rivets. |
Scale Details Throughout There is no shortage of scale details with this P-51B Mustang including functional flaps, detailed cockpit and painted pilot. |
Easy Battery Access The battery hatch is ingeniously accessed through the side of the fuselage for easy access. |
Fly An Allied Classic The P-51B Mustang Red Tail is an iconic American WWII warbird that performs aerobatics with ease and style. |
Features:
- Complete Balsa and lite-ply construction for rigidity and durability
- Covered from tip to tail in scale details including functional flaps, plastic seat, antenna, printed simulated panel lines and rivets
- Fiberglass cowling for strength and durability
- All control surfaces come out of the box pre-hinged and installed for convenience
- Large battery hatch allows for your chosen electric or gas setup
Includes:
- Nexa P-51B Tuskegee Airmen 1580mm (62.2') Wingspan - ARF
- Wheels and spinner
- Fuel tank, hardware and decals
Requires:
- 6 Channel radio - select a minimum 6 channel radio from our Radio Collection
- 6 Channel receiver - select a minimum 6 channel receiver from our Receiver Collection
- 400Kv or equivalent brushless outrunner motor - we recommend the Admiral GP10 5030-400Kv Brushless Motor
- 70 Amp brushless ESC - we recommend the ZTW Mantis G2 85A ESC with 8A SBEC
- 4x metal gear servos for ailerons, elevator, and rudder - we recommend Hitec D-645MW High Voltage High Torque Digital Metal Gear Servo Airplane Multi-Pack (4 Servos)
- 2x micro metal gear servos for flaps - we recommend Hitec HS-82MG Metal Gear Micro Servo Airplane Multi-Pack (2 Servos)
- 6 Cell 22.2V 4000 - 5000mAh LiPo Battery - we recommend the Admiral 4000mAh 6S 22.2V 40C LiPo Battery with XT60 Connector
- Standard 13x8 2-blade electric propeller - we recommend the APC 13x8 Thin Electric Propeller - Black
- 6 Cell compatible battery charger - select a minimum 6 cell (6S) charger from our Charger Collection
- Electric retracts with upgraded struts - Nexa Electric Retract Set with Upgraded Struts
Gas Requires:
- .46 - .70 (7.45cc - 11.5cc) gas engine - we recommend the NGH GT9 Pro 9cc Two-Stroke Engine
- Standard 12x6 2-blade gas propeller - we recommend the APC 12x6 Gas Propeller
Nexa ARF models are constructed out of balsa wood and plywood. These are not foam models. The assembly of balsa wood ARF aircraft requires basic model building skills including the installation of servos, ESC, and motor (or gas engine).
