44% Pitts Challenger 2 Kit

(2 customer reviews)

£739.99

The Challenger is synonymous with Skip model Designs, It was our first bipe back in 2011, Hands down the best flying & performing Pitts Challenger model available.

With such a Light wing loading and large wing area it is a very easy to fly model.

 

Description

44% Pitts Challenger 2 – Short Kit

 

Our Pitts Challenger was what started SMD back in 2011!, The Challenger is synonymous with Skip model Designs, It was our first bipe back in 2011 , Hands down the best flying & performing Pitts Challenger model available, With such a Light wing loading and large wing area it is a very easy to fly model.

Over the years it has been updated twice in 6 Years for a lighter & Easier building model. This time, our 44% Challenger has had a major overhaul to make it welcoming to the Novice giant scale builder , Much attention was given to the wings to utilize as much interlocking components as possible to allow a fast and accurate wing building experience.

There is over 100+ updates / Changes in the 2022 revision of the Challenger that brings it inline with the new developments in design and constructions techniques & to top it all off a new Scale shaped CNC created cowling mold.

This Pitts Challenger from SMD is the Definitive edition of the model.

Features:

  • High level of interlocking construction, For quick, accurate building & Strength
  • Removable horizonal stabilizers (With servos installed into each Stab)
  • Precut slots in Tail plane to suit Robart hinges
  • Cable path in aft of Fuselage for servo wires
  • Fuel tank, ignition & Battery tiedown points
  • Large Built in Canister tunnel

Specifications:

  • Weight: 35lb (16kg)
  • Wingspan: 93″ (2362mm)
  • Length: 100″ (2544mm)  With Spinner
  • Engine: 100-120cc 2 Stroke or 120-140cc 4 Stroke
  • Servos: 7x (25kg+) + 1x Throttle
  • Spinner size: 5 Inch
  • Wheel size: 5 inch
  • Wing tube Socket size: 31mm OD (Maximum OD)
  • (Recommend 30mm OD Aluminum or Carbon wing Tube)
  • Tail tube socket size: 8mm OD
  • (Recommend 7mm OD  Carbon rod or Tube)

The Short Kit includes:

  • Precision Laser cut wooden parts from premium European woods
  • CNC Laser cut Stainless steel Top wing mount and Flying wire mounting set
  • CNC milled TUFNOL Control Horns
  • 1:1 Scale detailed Printed wing plans + Digital Instructions.
  • A comprehensive list of all the Components & Materials required to complete the model.
  • Premium GFK Cowling  (Produced from CNC created mold for digital precision, Shape & Symmetry)
  • Premium CFK and GFK Main Under carriage
  • Lexan Vacuum formed Canopy
  • Premium Light weight GFK Wheel Pants

Note: Model is kitted with Squared off wing tips, However the builder can create the rounder Challenger 3 tips as its a minor mod, We can produce the model with the Challenger 3/Wolf pits style rounded Rudder and Elevators upon request.

Please note: As each kit is normally manufactured to order, please allow 2-6 weeks for Manufacture and shipping dispatch, With the wood kit being manufactured and shipped first and then Composite parts to follow shortly after

However we will keep you updated at each stage of your kits Production.

 

 

Additional Materials & Items List

Build Manual Guide

Top Wing Strut Diagram

Wing Wiring Diagram

 

 

Build Thread in progress on Flying Giants, Please click the link

https://www.flyinggiants.com/forums/showthread.php?t=333147

2 reviews for 44% Pitts Challenger 2 Kit

  1. Lee

    Such a Nice kit of the Challenger, Very complete and very Easy build, Well Details Plans, Just a Great Experience.

  2. Jack Clague (verified owner)

    SMD was my first kit after a 15 year break from the hobby, I was pleasantly surprised by the quality and the expert packing and layout for the kit, the plans and build process is simple and easy to follow, and the team at SMD have helped me with many questions since I got the kit.

    Highly recommend

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