Finally nearing completion of this big Black Horse Models P-36A originally purchased in 2009. Some variations to the original are intended to provide a P-36A from 94th Pursuit Sqn Selfidge Field, Michigan ca.1938 - 1939.

Maybe a couple more mods to be considered, plus a secure battery tray prior to maiden....

HISTORY: Preceeded with same basic airframe as the Curtiss P-40 but with a Wright R-1830 air cooled radial. It was the first Pursuit plane to exceed 300mph and was highly manueverable - reportedly as much as the Zero, and climbed extremely well but lack of a supercharger dramatically reduced performance at altitude. Scored first US air victory in WWII Dec 7, 1942.

Ref Thread(s):
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/show...1658479&page=2
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/show...712186&page=10

MAIDEN: 15 OCTOBER 2012

FULL SCALE TECHNICAL NOTES:
Engine: Pratt & Whitney R-1830-13 or 17
Power: 1,050hp at 10,000ft
Crew: 1
Wing span: 37ft 4in
Length: 28ft 6in
Empty Weight: 4,567lb
Gross Weight: 5,470lb
Max Speed: 313mph at 10,000ft
Service Ceiling: 33,000ft
Range: 825 miles at 270mph at 10,000ft
Armament: One .50in and one .30in machine guns in nose
Bomb-load: None

SCALE NOTES:
Scale 1: 7
Motor: Turnigy C5065 400Kv
ESC: TGY 80A
Rx Bat: NiMh 2000ma
Pri Bat: 2x 3S 3700mqh Rhino
Prop: 14x10 APC E
Wingspan: 63.0in Length: 52.0in
AUW: 8.0 lbs
CG: 110mm/LE

MODIFICATIONS
1.) Sliding canopy
2.) Scale Instrument Panel
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