The Grumman F7F Tigercat, a twin-engine aircraft developed during World War II, is honored through the FlightLine F7F-3 Tigercat model by Motion RC. Officially licensed by Northrop Grumman, this RC model boasts a 1600mm wingspan, matching the popular P-38 Lightning, and delivers outstanding stability, control, and scale realism.
Design and Construction:
- Materials: EPO foam, wood, plastic, and carbon reinforcements ensure durability and strength.
- Ease of Assembly: Main wing halves, horizontal stabilizer, and engine nacelles install with four screws. The antenna and gun barrels are designed to slide out easily to prevent transport damage.
- Convenient Wiring: A new pliable ribbon wiring harness simplifies each wing connection to one plug instead of five.
- Scale Details: Features a plastic nose cone, cowls, and doors for longevity, and accurately modeled overall aircraft proportions.
- Battery Bay: Generously sized to accommodate batteries, receiver, and optional gyro in an organized layout.
- Cockpit: Securely held by magnets and a sliding latch.
- Visibility: Equipped with DayBright 3W LEDs, including static wingtip lights and a landing light that activates when the landing gear is deployed.
Performance:
- Short Takeoff Distance: The generous main wing area allows for takeoff in just 15-20 meters.
- Landing Gear: 70mm diameter nose wheel and 80mm diameter main wheels with thick steel struts, with an optional aluminum compression strut upgrade for rougher grass conditions.
- Tricycle Landing Gear: Reduces the risk of tipping forward after landing and ensures stable taxiing.
- Flaps: Four flaps slow the aircraft for controlled power-on landings at low speed.
- Power System: Equipped with two 3748-600Kv brushless motors, 3-blade 12x7 propellers (Standard and Reverse rotation), and two 60A ESCs.
- Speed and Duration: Top speed of 125kph (78mph) with a flight duration of 6-7 minutes on a pair of 4s 3000mAh LiPo batteries.
- Optional Upgrade: For speeds up to 155kph (97mph) and enhanced vertical performance, an optional Sport Power System with 3648-880Kv motors and 2-blade 12x8 propellers is available.
Specifications:
- Wingspan: 1600mm (63 inches)
- Power System: Two 3748-600Kv brushless motors, 3-blade 12x7 propellers
- Top Speed: 125kph (78mph), with an optional upgrade to 155kph (97mph)
- Flight Duration: 6-7 minutes on a pair of 4s 3000mAh LiPo batteries
Included in the Box:
- FlightLine F7F-3 Tigercat 1600mm Wingspan - PNP
- Pre-installed motor, ESC, servos, lights, and retracts
Required to Complete:
- Radio: Minimum 6-channel radio
- Receiver: Minimum 6-channel receiver
- Batteries: Two 4S 14.8V 3000mAh LiPo batteries with XT60 connectors (recommended Admiral 4S 3000mAh)
- Charger: Compatible with 4S LiPo batteries
