Magnum - Bringing you high performance at an affordable price for more than 20 years! During that time, Magnum has grown and expanded to offer a full line of 4-stroke and 2-stroke engines, all made from the finest materials on the latest machinery. Plus, you get the added security of a full one-year warranty that protects you from any manufacturing defects and/or premature wear (crash damage not covered). For reliability, high quality, and performance - the choice is MAGNUM!
The XL .70 RFS is a single-cylinder four-stroke engine incorporating an aluminum piston, iron ring and steel sleeve for long life and high power output. A dual-needle carburetor for precise fuel-airflow metering is standard. The engine features a ball bearing-supported crankshaft and camshaft, dual bushing-supported connecting rod, and a high-flow muffler for more power and reduced noise.
The Magnum XL RFS series engines were designed by expert engineers and built by master craftsmen using only the highest- quality materials and CNC machinery. These qualities provide the long life and dependability you have come to expect from an engine of this caliber.
History:
The fabric-covered Storch observation monoplane served the German Forces throughout World War Two. With ten times the life expectancy of the Bf 109 fighter, the Storch ("Stork") proved to be a rugged Short Take Off and Landing (STOL) airplane that gained the respect of all its pilots.
The Storch was first flown in 1936. Using a fixed slat over the leading edge of the wing and slotted camber-changing flaps along the trailing edge, the Storch achieved incredible short take-off performance. In a light breeze the Storch could take off in just 200 feet (60 meters) and land in about 66 feet (20 meters). It had a crew of three, and with extensive windows surrounding the occupants, made an excellent observation and liaison aircraft. Production for the German armed forces began with the Fi 156A-1. The Fi 156C, which had the rear glazing raised to accommodate a machine gun for defense, soon replaced the A-1. Other variants included a tropical version with dust filters, an ambulance version carrying a single stretcher, and an enlarged version (Fi 256) with seating for five built in limited numbers in France between 1943 and 1944. Fieseler began building the Storch in Germany, but was soon forced to move production to Morane-Saulnier in France (as the M.S.500 Criquet) and Mraz in Czechoslovakia (as the K-65 Cap). This was done to make room for the BF 109 at the Fieseler plant.
The Fieseler Storch was the last dogfight victim of the western front. Pilot Duanes Francies and his observer, Lieutenant William Martin, of the 5th US Army Division, spotted a Storch circling below them while looking for ground targets in their Piper Cub. Diving on the Storch, the two men opened fire with their Colt .45s and the plane spiraled to the ground. After a short gun battle, Francies and his observer took the two Germans into custody. Lt. Martin was awarded the Air Medal for his part in the fight, but Francies would have to wait until the story was reported in Cornelius Ryan's book "The Last Battle," to finally be awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. The USAF was 22 years late. Apart from being the last Luftwaffe plane lost in the west, this Storch was also the only enemy plane downed by pistol fire during the war.
After the war Morane-Saulnier continued to produce the Storch as the M.S.500, and Mraz continued to build the K-65 Cap. Over 2,900 Fi 156s were produced. Today, more than 30 Fi 156s and their brethren have survived in Europe and North America, and about 20 are still capable of flying today.
VQ WARBIRDS BRINGS you this awesome STOL WARBIRD that is IMPRESSIVE at 112" WINGSPAN, IMAA LEGAL and WILL TURN HEADS WHEREVER YOU GO!
FEATURES:
STAINLESS STEEL OLEO STRUTS LANDING GEAR
ALL BALSA - PLY WOOD CONSTRUCTION
COVERED WITH PVC PRINTING.
Great Exterior Camo Detail with Printed Graphics
working Flaps
Specifications
Wingspan: 112.20 in.
Length: 75.20 in.
Weight: 17.82 lbs.
Radio: 6 channels.
Servo: 8 servos
Engine Required: 35 cc Gas or equivalent Glow/electric
The production of the orders for G.55s for Italy and Argentina caused the available stocks of the Italian licence-built version of the DB 605 engine to run short. As there was still a demand for the aircraft, it was decided to convert the type to use the more readily available Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, with the first conversion flying in early 1948. The conversion was successful, and the AMI decided to convert its G.55s to Merlin power, these re-entering service at the Lecce flying school in 1950 as the G.59-1A and G.59-1B (single and two seat versions).
Syria placed an order for 30 similar aircraft, which by this time, were completely from new production as the stocks of G.55 components had been exhausted. Of these, 26 were single seaters (designated G.59-2A) and the remaining four two seaters (G.59-2B). A single G.59-2A was acquired by Argentina for evaluation, but no further orders followed from the South American republic.
The final versions were the G.59-4A single seater and G.59-4B two seater, which were fitted with bubble canopies for improved visibility. 20 G.59-4As and ten G.59-4Bs were purchased by Italy.
The VQ Yak-52 is a great flying, good looking scale aircraft, perfect for glow or electric power. It features wood contruction, fiberglass cowl, and a detailed scale color scheme that simply looks stunning. The scheme is a replica of the Team Aerostars air-show aircraft and even includes a painted pilot!
Fly it with any standard 4-5 channel aircraft radio. Fit this AIRCRAFT with optional retracts or fly it fixed gear (retracts sold separately).
Specifications:
Fuselage length : 46 in
Wingspan : 59 in
Radio require : 4-5 channels 5-6 servos (optional retracts)
Low Profile Retract servo if using optional retracts (Hitec)
(4) std servos (5 if using Glow)
Full Size History and Characteristics
The Yakovlev Yak-52 is a Soviet primary trainer aircraft which first flew in 1976. It is still being produced in Romania by Aerostar, which gained manufacturing rights under agreement within the now defunct COMECON socialist trade organisation. The Yak-52 was designed originally as an aerobatic trainer for students in the Soviet DOSAAF training organisation, which trained both civilian sport pilots and military pilots.
Since the early 1990s and the fall of the Soviet Union, many Yak 52s have been exported to the west. Of the approximately 1,800 produced to date, most now fly in the United States, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Australia and other western countries.
General characteristics
Crew: 2
Length: 25 ft 5 in
Wingspan: 30 ft 6¼ in
Height: 8 ft 10¼ in
Wing area: 161.5 ft²
Empty weight: 2,238 lb
Max takeoff weight: 2,877 lb
Powerplant: 1 × Vedeneyev M-14P 9-cylinder radial engine, 360 hp
