Top Flite AT-6 Texan ARF R/C Airplane Overview

fastie — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 06:00:00 -0500

Top Flite AT-6 Texan ARF In Action

The Top Flite AT-6 Texan ARF is an exciting entry into the scale warbirds category for Top Flite. This plane was originally a WWII trainer for many developing their skills for military combat. With it’s great scale looks and features, you will feel as if you are part of this history when you take the field and experience it’s flight characteristics. Top Flite calls this a “Gold Edition ARF” which means that there are many scale parts and features to add to the great looks of this military warbird.

Highlights of the Top Flite AT-6 Texan ARF R/C Airplane

Nicely covered parts with good scale looks.

The Top Flite AT-6 Texan ARF includes many nice features as explained by Top Flite including “built-up and sheeted wood construction with fiberglass cowl and aluminum spinner, sturdy mechanical retractable landing gear, historically accurate, high visibility WWII Navy trim scheme and assembles in 18-25 hours.” The AT-6 texan has nice scale features with it’s “Gold Edition” designation such as realistic wheel covers, replica radial engine, greenhouse canopy, and a great realistic color scheme. The plane can be powered by your choice of a 2-cycle or a 4-cycle engine and Top Flite suggests the O.S. Engines such as the 2-cycle 61FX or the 4-cycle 91S II. The planes performance is well suited to those jus moving up to the low winged category and with an interest in military warbirds. The plane features ailerons and flaps to help control your R/C plane with expert skill. See Top Flite’s complete details on their website:

Specifications:

Scale Detail

Stock Number:TOPA0965
Wingspan: 69 in (1755 mm)
Wing Area: 730 in² (47.1 dm²)
Weight: 8.5-9.5 lb (3.8-4.3 kg)
Wing Loading: 27-30 oz/ft² (82-91 g/dm²)
Length: 51 in (1295 mm)
Requires: 6-channel radio w/8 servos & 2-stroke .61cu in (10 cc) or 4-stroke .70-.91 cu in (11.5-15 cc) engine.

For more information, check out the Top Flight website.

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