Freewing A-10 Thunderbolt II Super Scale Twin 80mm EDF Jet – ARF PLUS

Introduction

A-10 Thunderbolt II “Warthog” Super Scale Twin 80mm EDF Jet from Freewing – ARF PLUS – FJ31111AP

Version Info: This is the ARF+ version for pilots who wish to install their own power system. All primary electronics including servos and landing gear come pre-installed, just add your own power system (EDF, motor, and ESC) to begin flying.

Renowned by its crews and the men and women it has protected on the ground for decades, the A-10 Thunderbolt II, affectionately called the Warthog, continues to dominate the skies on CAS missions in conflict areas around the world. Despite first flying over 40 years ago, the A-10s superior ability to execute its intended mission in modern warfare remains unchallenged.

To honor this iconic aircraft we are very proud to announce the worlds largest and most definitive foam electric PNP A-10 Thunderbolt RC model aircraft in the world! This 1700mm wingspan beast is larger than any other foam A-10 on the market, yet it remains easy to transport. The Freewing 80mm A-10 delivers the best balance between size, weight, thrust, top speed, stall speed, transportability, rough grass handling, and overall scale fidelity. As an added bonus we’ve included a full complement of highly detailed weapons in the box; a $50 value!

The model is assembled from just ten main parts. Removable wings and a convenient flexible servo wire harness accessible at the wing root ensures a safe and reliable electronic connection at all times. The A-10s wings are composed of hollow chambered foam with an interlocking matrix of plywood ribs, carbon square spars, and aluminum blocks, providing rigid yet supple handling.

The Freewing 80mm A-10 was specifically designed to be the most grass-capable PNP EDF on the market. While sporting a scale Oleo nose strut, the main struts are tensioned trailing links and the foam rubber tires are over 3 tall and 1 wide. In the air, the A-10 can deliver a fully scale flight profile. Tall vertical loops, hard jinking turns, stable slow flight, and authoritative power. Critically, this model was designed to fly at all throttle points, both upright and inverted, without pitch sensitivity.

As a semi-scale model, the Freewing 80mm A-10 is finished from the factory in USAF two tone gray. A decal set is now pre-applied from the factory. These decals proudly represent Georgias 23rd Fighter Group Flying Tigers (Artwork courtesy of Boom and Zoom Graphics).

Georgias 23rd Fighter Group Flying Tigers

For pilots wanting to install a matched pair of their own 90mm EDFs on 6s, we offer a 90mm nacelle which bolts into place and retains the outer dimensions of the stock 80mm nacelle. Own the worlds largest, most capable, most customizable, and most powerful foam electric PNP A-10 and add a definitive scale powerhouse to your hangar today!

Visit the Official Freewing A-10 80mm Discussion Thread on HobbySquawk.com for additional photos, videos, reviews, and customer Q&A.

Features:

• NEW! Georgias 23rd Fighter Group Flying Tigers decal set now comes pre-applied from the factory
• Largest foam electric PNP A-10 Warthog in the world
• Award Winner at AEF 2017 for “Best Scale Jet”
• Full complement of highly detailed weapons included in the box (CAS loadout); a $50 Value!
• Weapon pylons are individually removable from the wing and each weapon can be placed on any of the 8 included pylons for total customization.
• Grass-ready retracts with metal trunnions and 5mm hardened steel pin
• Multi-material (full carbon fiber spars, plywood ribs, and aluminum blocks) wing structure for best balance of rigidity and smooth flight handling
• Scale wheel hubs and sequenced nose gear door
• DayBright LEDs and sequenced landing light
• Screw-on wings and tail surfaces
• Flexible wing wire harness for ultimate reliability and resistance to disconnection during wing flexing
• Spacious battery bay, no cutting required
• Digital Metal Gear Servos throughout (minus nose gear door)
• 90mm bolt-on nacelles for those who wish to install a 90mm power system (sold separately)
• Model officially licensed by Northrop Grumman

Includes:

• Freewing A-10 Thunderbolt II Super Scale Twin 80mm EDF Jet – ARF PLUS
• Servos, LED lights and electronic retracts pre-installed

Requires:

• Brushless motors, EDF units and ESCs (see specifications for details)
• 6 Channel Radio – Select a minimum 6 channel radio from our Aircraft Radio Collection
• 6 Channel Receiver – Select a minimum 6 channel receiver from our Aircraft Receiver Collection
• TWO 6 Cell 22.2V 4000 – 6000 mAh LiPo Batteries with EC5 Connectors – We recommend 2 Admiral 6 Cell 6000 mAh LiPo batteries
• 6 Cell Compatible Battery Charger – Select a minimum 6 cell (6S) charger from our Charger Collection