The
Catalina was an American flying boat of the 1930s and 1940s,
produced
by Consolidated Aircraft. It was such a versatile aeroplane
that it
performed numerous functions during WWII, and was used by the
Air Forces,
Armies and Navies of many countries.
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Catalinas
were used in anti-submarine warfare, patrol bombing,
convoy escorts,
search and rescue missions and cargo transport. It was
the most
successful aircraft of its kind and produced in greater
numbers
than any other flying boat. Some remained in military
service
until the 1980s and even today the Catalina continues to
be used
as an airtanker in some parts of the world. |
The
Catalina has full four channel radio control allowing
adjustment of
the aileron, elevator, rudder, and throttle; it can even be
steered
when floating on the water. Yes, water! This model sea plane
has been
designed so that it can actually take off and land on water,
the twin
brushless motors it is powered with can send it soaring
effortlessly
from your local lake or pond, into the sky. With its wingspan
of just
over four and a half feet it really does look spectacular, see
the video
below!
The design of this
aeroplane does not make it as agile
as some other models, but it can pull a loop from a shallow
dive and
looks fantastic doing a low flypast either over land or water.
In any
case the power of the twin brushless motors enables it to be
flown in
many conditions, even when it is windy.
The
Catalina is nearly ready to fly straight from the
box, all the necessary glue and tools are included in the in
the carton
and you will have it flying in no more than a few minutes. All
you'll
need are 8 AA batteries for the transmitter.
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The
Catalina has been specified by Nitrotek with a powerful
brushless
motor, and a 2.4Ghz radio transmitter, making it a
perfect choice
for the enthuiast. We have also upgraded the charger
from a standard
one, to a balanced charger included in the price. This
makes charging
safer and better for the battery. |
Specs
Wing span:
1380mm
Length: 880mm
Flying Weight: 780g
Battery: Li-po 11.1V-1500mAh
Power: twin C2410 brushless motors
Control : 4CH RC system, 4 servos
2 x 25A brushless ESC
Range: 1000 feet
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Features
4
CH Full RC - Aileron, Elevator, Rudder, Throttle
Rudder can steer on ground
and water
Powerful brushless motor
Excellent stability
Ready to Fly in Just Minutes!
Super
tough
lightweight
Shock Resistant Fuselage
Strong Wings
Pre-installed Electronics
Suitable for beginners and experts
Only required 8 AA batteries for the transmitter to
start flying
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This plane is
described
as RTF or ready to fly, this means that everything except
batteries for
the transmitter is included in the box and that only a few minor
stages
of assembly remain, such as attaching the wings and tailplane.
These steps
should take around 30 minutes to complete.
