Nexa F6F Hellcat 1535mm (60.4″) Wingspan – ARF

Introduction

F6F Hellcat 1535mm (60.4″) Wingspan – ARF from Nexa – NXA1010-001

The F6F made its combat debut in September 1943, and was best known for its role as a rugged, well-designed carrier fighter, which was able to outperform the A6M Zero and help secure air superiority over the Pacific theater. A total of 12,275 were built in just over two years. Hellcats were credited with destroying a total of 5,223 enemy aircraft while in service with the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm. This was more than any other Allied naval aircraft. Postwar, the Hellcat was phased out of front-line service, but remained in service as late as 1954 as a night fighter.

The Nexa F6F Hellcat is a .50 size electric or gas option scale series warbird with a 1570mm wingspan, constructed primarily from balsa wood and covered with a fuel-resistant covering. This ARF requires assembly and installation of your choice of servos and power system, and includes flaps, painted pilot, machine gun, antenna and other scale details. The large battery hatch affords ample room for either electric or gas setups. Impress at your flying field with this iconic stunner!

Visit the Official Nexa F6F Hellcat 1535mm ARF Discussion Thread on HobbySquawk.com for additional photos, videos, reviews, and customer Q&A.

Features:

• Complete Balsa and lite-ply construction for rigidity and durability
• Covered from tip to tail in scale details including weathering, functional split flaps, printed simulated panel lines and rivets
• Fiberglass cowling for strength and durability
• The hand-painted pilot is ready for your added cockpit details
• All control surfaces come out of the box pre-hinged and installed for convenience
• Large battery hatch allows for your chosen electric or gas setup

Includes:

• Nexa F6F Hellcat 1535mm (60.4″) Wingspan – ARF
• Wheels
• Fuel tank, hardware and servo trays

Requires:

• 7 Channel radio – select a minimum 7 channel radio from our Radio Collection
• 7 Channel receiver – select a minimum 7 channel receiver from our Receiver Collection
• Brushless outrunner motor – we recommend the Admiral GP10 5030-400Kv Brushless Motor
• 65 Amp brushless ESC – we recommend the ZTW Mantis G2 65A ESC with 8A SBEC
• 4x standard servos for ailerons, elevator and rudder – we recommend the Hitec HS-485HB Deluxe Ball Bearing Karbonite Gear Standard Servo Airplane Multi-Pack (4 Servos)
• 4x standard servos for flaps – we recommend Hitec HS-85BB High Torque Micro Servo Airplane Multi-Pack (4 Servos)
• Electric retracts – we recommend Nexa Rotating Electronic Main Retract (Set of 2)
• 4 Cell 14.8V 5000 mAh LiPo Battery – we recommend the Admiral 5000mAh 4S 14.8V 40C LiPo Battery with XT60 Connector
• Electric propeller – we recommend Admiral 15×10 Electric Series Wood Propeller
• 4 Cell compatible battery charger – select a minimum 4 cell (4S) charger from our Charger Collection

Gas Requires:

• 2 stroke engine – we recommend the NGH GT17 17cc Two-Stroke Engine
• 2 blade gas propeller – we recommend the APC 15×8 Gas Propeller

Customer Note

Nexa ARF models are constructed out of balsa wood and plywood. These are not foam models. The assembly of balsa wood ARF aircraft requires basic model building skills including the installation of servos, ESC, and motor (or gas engine).