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1/5 Scale Albatros D.Va WWI Fighter 70" ARF

1/5 Scale Albatros D.Va WWI Fighter 70" ARF

The Albatros D.III was a single-seat biplane used by the Imperial German Army Air Service and the Austro-Hungarian Air Service during the First World War.  It was heavily armed with twin synchronized, forward-firing 7.92 mm LMG 08/15 machine guns and powered by a 180 hp Mercedes 6-cylinder inline, water-cooled engine (unusual for the time), and its streamlined radiator, mounted on the top wing, was offset slightly to starboard so that combat damage would not result in scalding water being released over the pilot. The prototype D.III first flew in August 1916 and was quickly recognized for its outstanding maneuverability and rate of climb.  Like most fighters, the D.III was prone to spinning.  However, its recovery was straightforward, and German aces including Manfred von Richthofen, Ernst Udet, Erich Löwenhardt, Kurt Wolff, and Karl Emil Schäfer credited the D.III  as being both pleasant and easy to fly.
      
The Albatros D.V was a fighter aircraft used by the Luftstreitkräfte (Imperial German Air Service) during World War I. The D.V was the final development of the Albatros D.I family, and the last Albatros fighter to see operational service. The D.V entered service in May 1917 and, like the D.III before it, immediately began experiencing structural failures of the lower wing. Indeed, anecdotal evidence suggests that the D.V was even more prone to wing failures than the D.III. Albatros responded with the D.Va, which featured stronger wing spars, heavier wing ribs, and a reinforced fuselage.

This 1/5 Scale Albatros D. Va is the 2nd RC Albatros ARF we designed. Our 40" Albatros D.III is the 1st RC Albatros available in RC world.
 
Specifications
Wingspan .............................................70 inches
Wing Area .............................................1,241 sq in
Length ...................................................57 inches
ARF weight ...........................................9 pounds
Flying weight ........................................14 to 15 pounds
Power system ...................................... 0.90 to 1.20 2-stroke glow engine or Himax 6320-250 Brushless Outrunner Motor with Castle Creation80A HV Brushless ESC and 10S to 12S 3,000mAh or greater LiPo battery or equivalent
Propeller ............................................... Glow 16x8/10; EP 18x8 or 19x6; or as recommended by the power system’s maker Radio ...........Minimum of 4 channels
Servos ................................................... 2 standard-sized servos (rudder & elevator) and 2 mini- or micro-servos (ailerons) plus an additional standard-sized, mini- or micro-servo for throttle if a glow engine is used
Center of gravity (CG) ...................... 4 to 4 1/4-inches behind the top wing’s leading edge
 
SPECIAL FEATURES
• True-to-scale large-sized spinner, radiator, dummy engine, windshield and optional guns.
• Shock-absorbing tail skid. Copyright 2014 Maxford USA Page 5 of 18 #S140620
• Easy-remove wings with Maxlok system.
• Each aileron separately operated by its own, inwing servo.
• Pull-pull elevator.
• Pushrod-controlled rudder.
• Owner’s choice of electric- or glow-power system.
• Included scale-looking stick-on markings.
• The bottom hatch is strongly secured by 12 rare-earth magnets.
• Replacement parts, optional simulated-machine guns and additional scale upgrades are available.
 
Instruction Manual click here to read
*We start to ‘go green’ in 2014 with our Instruction Manuals. The PDF version available on this Website is free. Click the above link to view and/or download and print. 
 
Flying Video click here
Glow Conversion Tips from Mr. Peter Bruce YouTube Channel click here and his glow test fly video click here
 
Other items you might need
 
Replacement Parts click here
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