Description
55% Pitts Challenger 2
The 55% Pitts Challenger Design is was started SMD back in 2011!
The Challenger is synonymous with Skip model Designs, 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 ,With Great flight Performance at a show stopping size!
The 55% Challenger has been further enhanced & Updated since its inception to bring in line with our modern developments in design and construction techniques to make it the best building Pitts Challenger Available.
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: 200 – 275cc 2 Stroke (Recommend 3W 220B4 CS or ZDZ 250)
- 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 for Stab 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
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.