RC Model Planes

All About RC Model Planes

In RC Planes of RC Plane Enthusiast (August 12, 2008 10:25 am)

Remote Control Model planes or RC model planes are one of the most popular models for both adults and the younger generation. Once you start the engine of a remote control plane, you will find it hard to shut it down. There are numerous remote control planes available on the market and each comes with its own unique features.

Some of the top RC model planes are described below:

1. One popular RC model airplane currently available is the Lingcat 380. You can buy it for just £84.99. It has a wing span of 800 mm and a wing area of 16.1sq dm. When flying, it weighs 750 g and comes with a Fuz Length of 940mm. The Lingcat 380 is an electrical RC model which has jet-styling and requires a 200-250-watt motor, It is constructed completely from light plywood and balsa woods.

2. Another one of the RC planes that is worth mentioning is the Seawind Flying Boat. It is available for £174.99 and is well known for its functionality, quality and high performance, making it one of the sleekest RC model planes out of all the land or seaplanes now available. It is made from balsa wood and has a fiberglass fuselage. It’s wingspan is 70.0 in/1780mm with a wing area of 703sq in/45.5 sq dm.

3. Next on the list is the Bobcat 46/53, which is one of the most beautiful remote control planes available. Made completely from high quality balsa, fiberglass and light plywood, these Bobcats are still very affordable at £134.99. It is said that this is one of the few models that comes with all the ARTFs in the market. It has a wingspan of 51.0 in/1300 mm and a wing area of 666.5 sq in/ 43 sq dm. The flying weight of Bobcat is 5.5lb/ 2500 g.

4. If you are looking for a low-wing trainer RC model plane, then the T-34 Mentor-52 is the perfect choice. It is not only versatile but also extremely easy to handle. The added advantage of this model is that it is very stable, as well as fully aerobic. It comes with a wingspan of 57.5 in/ 1460 mm and a wing area of 570 sq in/ 37 sq dm. One of the most important factors about any RC aircraft is its flying weight and T-34 has a flying weight of 6lb/ 2720g. It is priced at £105.99.

5. AT-6-Texan-52 has been used for training purposes by numerous countries all over the world. These are used for advanced training by not only US Navy, but also by the US Army Air Corps. It can be bought for £114.99, and features a wingspan of 60.7 in/ 1540mm and a wing area of 561 sq in/ 36.25sq dm.

6. One of the top choices of scale fliers is the P51-Mustang-91. It is for this reason that manufacturers have been producing the P51 for years now. The main contributor to this model’s popularity is its solid flying performance and the fact that you can buy it for only £119.99. The P-51D model comes with mechanical retract and working flaps. It is ideal for those who do not wish to build the model from a scratch. It has a wingspan of 65.2 in/ 1650mm and a wing area of 769sq in/ 49.2 sq dm.

7. Keecat 56/65 is an upgraded version of the famous Bobcat and offers a complete new dimension within the ARTF market. It is made from high quality balsa, fiberglass and light plywood. It is easily affordable, since you can buy it for just £164.99. With a wingspan of 55.1in/ 1400mm and a wing area of 763 sq in/ 49.2 sq dm, this is ideal RC aircraft. It has a flying weight of 7.5lbs/ 3400g.

8. Last but not least is another one from the Bobcat category which goes by the name of Bobcat 120. Although made from balsa, light plywood and fiberglass like all the other members of this, this RC model plane is known as the ‘falcon in the east’. The best feature of this model is that it is affordable at a price £195.00. You will not need to do more than a minimum amount of assembly, since everything else is pre-assembled. It has a wingspan of 63 in/ 1600mm and a wing area of 1007 sq in/ 65 sq dm.