DC-3 US Army ARF 25 EP GP

The Douglas DC-3 is a low-wing twin-engine developed by US company Douglas Aircraft Company in the thirties and produced until the forties. Intended to commercial traffic on short and medium haul routes it was produced a licensed version in the Soviet Union, the Lisunov Li-2, and, as a result of the outbreak of World War II, it was also derived a military transport version, the C -47 Dakota / Skytrain.

Although it is in service for over seventy years, there are still more than 400 specimens in flying condition and used in various areas of the world, including some conversions that have adopted turboprop engines.

The model

Interesting semi-scale ARF model of the DC-3 in the US ARMY scheme. Wing panels are assembled by an aluminum tube to allow easy transportation. 

Model features

All balsa and lite-ply construction

Fully covered with weathered detail

Fiberglass cowling

Control surfaces pre-hinged

Functional flaps

Step-to-step instruction manual

Accessories included

Fixed main gears and tail gear

Wheels

Servo trays

Engine mounts

Decals and all hardware

Not included

Motor, glue, servos, controller, retracts