ElectriFly Gee Bee R-1 EP Rx-R – Receiver-ready recreation of the 1932 Thompson Trophy winner!
Designed by the Grenville Brothers, the original Gee Bee’s shape was intended to accommodate the Pratt ® Whitney R-1340 engine – the largest and most powerful engine of its day. With Jimmy Doolittle in the cockpit, the Gee Bee won the prestigious 1932 Thompson Trophy race and set a world landplane speed record of 476 km/h (296 mph) in the Shell Speed Dash. ElectriFly has recreated this unique design using foam construction, with a brushless electric power system and 4 micro servos already in place. It’s ready for simple, fast, no-glue assembly – getting pilots to the field within minutes of radio and battery installation!
- Preinstalled brushless motor, ESC and servos have been selected as the ideal electronics for this exciting model.
- One-piece wing attaches with one screw under the hatch for easy transport.
- Roomy interior makes battery pack changes easier and is accessible through a hatch that attaches with magnets.
- AeroCell™ foam fuse is tough enough to take abuse, yet light enough for exciting electric flight – and has details like panel lines and vents molded-in (easy-to-install “flying wire” elastic cord is also included for added scale realism).
- Wheel pants attach magnetically and “break away” without damage in the event of a hard landing.
SPECIFICATIONS
Wingspan: 38.5 in (980 mm)
Wing Area: 241 in² (15.5 dm²)
Weight: 1.75-2.0 lb (790-910 g)
Wing Loading: 16.7-19.1 oz/ft² (51-58 g/dm²)
Length: 27 in (685 mm)
Requires: 4-channel radio and receiver; 2200mAh 3S 11.1V LiPo battery and compatible charger.
Retail GPMA6020 Gee Bee R-1 EP Rx-R $219.99
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