55% Pitts Challenger 2 Kit

(1 customer review)

£1,249.00

Our Pitts Challenger was what started SMD back in 2011!, The 55% Challenger is synonymous with Skip model Designs, It was our first bipe back in 2011 , Hands down the best flying & performing 55% Pitts Challenger model available, With such a Light wing loading and large wing area it is a very easy to fly model and at a show stopping size!

Description

55% Pitts Challenger 2 

 

Our Pitts Challenger was what started SMD back in 2011!, The 55% Challenger is synonymous with Skip model Designs, It was our first bipe back in 2011 , Hands down the best flying & performing 55% Pitts Challenger model available, With such a Light wing loading and large wing area it is a very easy to fly model and at a show stopping size!

The 55% Challenger has been further enhanced with many of the 2022 revision design features (From the 44% Model) and elements 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 a show stopping model with a HUGE presence in the sky, That will have you grinning every flight 🙂

Features:

  • High level of interlocking construction, For quick, accurate building & Strength
  • Removable horizonal stabilizers
  • 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: 59lb (27kg)
  • Wingspan: 118′  (3000mm)
  • Length: 122″ (3100mm)  With Spinner
  • Engine: 170 – 320cc 2 Stroke (Ideal Engines are ZDZ 195 (For Scale), DA 215 & ZDZ 250 (Recommended)
  • Servos: 14x (35kg+) + 1x Throttle
  • Spinner size: 6 Inch
  • Wheel size: 6 inch
  • Wing tube Socket size: 36mm OD
  • (Recommend 35mm 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

Please note: As each kit is normally manufactured to order, please allow 4-8 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

 

 

1 review for 55% Pitts Challenger 2 Kit

  1. Garry Bergen (verified owner)

    I am very happy with the quality of this kit and also the quality of the timber and the laser cutting.
    I was very impressed with the packaging of the kit when it arrived.
    Thanks again Lee . Cheers Garry.

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