Great Planes SPITFIRE .25/EP Sport Airplane Overview

An awesome .25-size Spitfire by Great Planes is almost ready for action.  Just add either a .25 glow engine or electric propulsion set-up, radio and you will be ready for some excellent sport airplane fun.  This model is even AMA Event 750 COMBAT class 2610 legal when flown with electric power.  Covered nicely with Monokote and having durable plywood and balsa construction this isn’t your ordinary ARF (Almost-ready-to-fly) model.  Considered one of the finest fighters of World War II and now ready for action at your local field, the Great Planes Spitfire is an excellent choice for some scale military fun.  Visit the Great Planes website for all the details including some good video coverage, copy of manual and a complete parts list.

Spitfire ARF by Great Planes

Construction and Required Equipment

The Great Planes Spitfire comes equipped for both electric and gas construction options.  A neatly packaged kit includes great graphics and covering patterns on all the major flight surfaces.  The manual covers all the specifics about the model including the options for both gas and electric accessories that are required.  In electric format, suggested accessories include the GP RimFire 35-30-1450kV Outrunner Brushless Motor, a 45A Brushless ESC 5V/2A BEC such as the GP Silver Series ESC/BEC, 3200 mAh 11.1 V LiPo battery pack and charger.  The kit also requires a recommended APC 9” x 6” sport propeller in addition to the standard building supplies such as epoxy and CA glue.  Construction will go together fast with this ARF, but make sure to spend the appropriate time balancing and trimming your flight surfaces.  See our article on the Great Planes C.G. Machine and Accuthrow tools for some great tips  on model set-up.  The Great Planes Spitfire with its great scale looks and sport performance is sure to be great fun!

Excellent Monokote and wood construction.

Model Specifications:

• Wingspan:  39 in (990mm)
• Wing Area:  272 sq in (17.5 dm^2)
• Weight:  40-48 oz  (1130-1360g)
• Wing Loading:  21-25 oz/sq ft (65-78 g/dm^2)
• Length 35.5in (895mm)
• Requires:  Radio:  4-channel minimum, 4 to 5 micro servos, standard receiver
• Engine:  .25 cu in (4cc) two-stroke or 35-30-1450kV RimFire TM out-runner motor

Includes detailed manual and realistic decals.

For more information, visit the Great Planes website.