The Bearcat concept began during a meeting between Battle of Midway veteran F4F Wildcat pilots and Grumman Vice President Jake Swirbul at Pearl Harbor on 23 June 1942. At the meeting, Lieutenant Commander Jimmie Thach emphasized one of the most important requirements in a good fighter plane was "climb rate". Seagull has done a meticulous job in designing Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat as close to scale as possible and enjoying unmatchable flight characteristics.

Features

  • ARF construction that goes together well in a strong structural design
  • Pilot figures included
  • High-quality balsa and balsa plywood, these make lightweight construction
  • Covered in Genuine Oracover Film Covering. It makes airplane real scale
  • Factory Painted Fibreglass Engine Cowl and wheel pants
  • Detailed Cockpit with Light Weight Painted Pilot figure adds sporty, scale detail
  • Allows easy access to radio components and to the flight battery for those choosing an electric Power option
  • Includes durable fixed retract landing gear
  • Superb flying characteristics, plus an accurate scale outline
  • Two-piece, plug-in wings simplify transportation and assembly
  • All necessary hardware included for either glow or electric power system

Product Information

The Bearcat concept began during a meeting between Battle of Midway veteran F4F Wildcat pilots and Grumman Vice President Jake Swirbul at Pearl Harbor on 23 June 1942. At the meeting, Lieutenant Commander Jimmie Thach emphasized one of the most important requirements in a good fighter plane was "climb rate". Seagull has done a meticulous job in designing Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat as close to scale as possible and enjoying unmatchable flight characteristics.

What you need

  • 8 Channel Radio and 10 servos
  • Engine
  • Propeller

Specs

Experience level
Advanced
Wingspan
180 cm
Flying weight
6.0 - 6.5 kg
Power system
Gas 33cc / 4-stroke 1.6 / 2-stroke 1.2
EP conversion
10 cells, 5200mAh Lipo, 80A HV ESC
Radio
8 channels
Servos
10
Retracts
Yes
Flaps
Yes

Specs

Experience level
Advanced
Wingspan
180 cm
Flying weight
6.0 - 6.5 kg
Power system
Gas 33cc / 4-stroke 1.6 / 2-stroke 1.2
EP conversion
10 cells, 5200mAh Lipo, 80A HV ESC
Radio
8 channels
Servos
10
Retracts
Yes
Flaps
Yes
SKU SEA-324
Brand Seagull Models
Shipping Width 57.000m
Shipping Height 43.000m
Shipping Length 152.000m

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