This is the Radio Controlled, Glow Powered, Balsa and Plywood
Great Planes Rapture 40 .40-.52 Sport Aerobatic Airplane Kit
Ideal First Low-Wing Model for Intermediate Modeler/Fliers.
FEATURES: Construction: Easy interlocking die-cut balsa and plywood, with
built-in thrust angles, openings for receiver switch and battery
charging jack already cut into
Wings: Wood with no cap strips and open wingframe (except for center
section sheeting) to facilitate the precision of the interlocking
parts, attach with included dowels and 1/4-20 nylon wing bolts
Radio Compartment: Adjustable rails instead of die-cut tray for
wider usage of appropriate size
Canopy: Single, clear
Landing Gear: Pre-formed wire with tailwheel
Control: Single servo-standard size and torque
Hardware: Full set, including wing bolts, engine and landing gear,
control horns, hinges, and control rods
Engine Mount: Nylon, adjustable
Warranty: Great Planes Model Manufacturing Company guarantees this
kit free from defects in both materials and workmanship at date
of purchase.
INCLUDES: All wood to construct the airplane, pushrods, prebent .16" (4mm)
steel main landing gear, .09" (2.2mm) tailwheel wire, adjustable
engine mount, hardware package, clear canopy, photo-illustrated
instructions, full-size rolled plans
REQUIRES: Engine: .40-.50 (6.5-8.2cc) 2-stroke
OR .40-.52 (6.5- 8.5cc) 4-stroke
Muffler: Standard muffler supplied with engine
Radio: 4-Channel
: 4-42 oz-in torque minimum
(1-throttle, 1-, 1-, 1-)
Servo Extension 6": One for servo
Covering: Modeler's choice, approximately four 6' (1.8m) rolls
Misc. Items: (2) 2½" (65mm) main wheels, 1" (25.4mm) tailwheel,
2½" (65mm) spinner, 8oz (240cc) fuel tank, , ¼" foam
rubber padding, 3' medium fuel tubing, fuel filter, propeller,
building and field equipment
SPECS: Wingspan: 60" (1525mm)
Wing Area: 635 sq in (41 sq dm)
Weight: 4.5-5.25lb (2040-2350g)
: 16-19 oz/sq ft (50-57 g/sq dm)
Length: 46.5" (1185mm)
Airfoil: Selig 8036 low-wing
: 3¼" (82mm) Back from the wing's at
the sides
: Wing tip 2-3/8" off work surface with other panel flat
Control Throws- Low Rate High Rate
: Up & Down 3/8" (9mm) ½" (12.7mm)
: Up & Down 3/8" (9mm) ½" (12.7mm)
: Right & Left ¾" (19mm) 1" (25.4mm)
Incidence-
Engine Right Thrust: 2°, Down Thrust: 2°
Wing: 0°
Stabilizer: 0°
COMMENTS: Pilot figure shown is not included
To reproduce the color scheme in the photo on top of the box one
each of the following rolls of Top Flite MonoKote are needed:
White TOPQ0204 Medium Purple TOPQ0225
Cub Yellow TOPQ0220 True Red TOPQ0227
jxs 10/20/03
ir/jxs
Be sure to also check our list of Accessories Needed for this item.
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