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FlightLine P-38L Lightning "Allied Green" 1600mm (63") Wingspan - PNP - FLW3012P
The legendary P-38 “Lightning” revolutionized aviation history in World War II. Designed by a skilled team of engineers led by Clarence Johnson and Hal Hibbard, the P-38 was the only American fighter that was continually produced from before Pearl Harbor in 1941 to after the Japanese surrender in 1945. Over 9,900 P-38s were built, 3,810 of which were the superior P-38L variant. Revered by its foes as the “fork tailed devil”, the P-38 excelled as a fighter, interceptor, reconnaissance platform, long range escort, and as a ground attack aircraft. The aircraft also famously shot down Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto’s aircraft during “Operation Vengeance” on April 18, 1943.
FlightLine’s P-38 represents the pinnacle of engineering for a foam electric P-38. It is the largest mass-produced foam electric P-38 in the world, with a high level of quality and scale fidelity. We know our customers have been waiting for a large P-38 with good size, clean wiring, and scale lines. The wait is over, it’s here!
The Flightline P-38 was designed for easy operation. Its outer wings disassemble with four screws for convenient transportation and allowing the aircraft to sit on all three wheels without the outer wings attached. FlightLine’s P-38 Lightning features durable electronic retractable landing gear, five sequenced servo driven landing gear doors, day-bright LEDs, machine gun details, plastic nose cone and cowls, four flaps, accurate canopy and nacelle shape, and many other scale details. Each rudder is directly controlled by its own servo. The cockpit layout accommodates a wide range of 4S 14.8v Li-Po batteries with ample space for electronics. To ensure a high degree of structural rigidity, the entire model was designed around a special framework of carbon rods and reinforcement points. This framework strengthens the aircraft during high speed maneuvers, while still providing a gentle and forgiving flying behavior.
The stock PNP version is equipped with two 3748 brushless outrunner motors and two 12x7 3-blade counter-rotating propellers for the perfect scale appearance. With the recommended 4S 14.8v 5000mAh (one battery per side or a single battery with your series adapter), the P-38 boasts sufficient power for large consecutive loops and a level top speed of 81mph. An optional “Upgrade Kit” can be purchased separately to obtain a level top speed of 94mph; click the Upgrades tab above. For your convenience, a striking "Bobcat II" livery is professionally pre-applied at the factory. Additional decal sets are available for purchase for pilots wanting to refinish and customize their aircraft with other liveries.
Visit the Official FlightLine P-38 Discussion Thread on HobbySquawk.com for additional photos, videos, reviews, and customer Q&A.
Features:
- NEW! "Bobcat II" decals pre-applied at the factory
- Model officially licensed by Lockheed Martin
- Scale profile, accurate wing diherdral, and precisely modeled overall aircraft proportions
- Removable outer wings for easy transport
- Scale three blade propeller achieves 81 mph and vertical climbing capability
- Day-bright LEDs
- Large cabin space for easy placement of the battery and radio equipment
- Improved spinner and propeller mounting design to enable better balance
- Durable Electric retractable landing gear with metal trunions and 4mm steel wire struts
- Sequenced plastic gear doors for realistic operation
- Tall foam rubber wheels for optimal handling on paved surfaces and short, evenly cut grass fields
Includes:
- FlightLine P-38L Lightning "Allied Green" 1600mm (63") Wingspan - (PNP)
- Motor, ESC, servos and retracts pre-installed
Requires:
- 6 Channel Radio - Select a minimum 6 channel radio from our Radio Collection
- 6 Channel Receiver - Select a minimum 6 channel receiver from our Receiver Collection
- Two 4 Cell 14.8V 2500mAh to 3000mAh LiPo battery with XT60 Connector – We recommend 2 of the Admiral 4 Cell 14.8V 2500mAh Pro LiPo batteries
- OR One Admiral 4 Cell 14.8v 5000mAh battery with XT60 connector
- 4 Cell Compatible Battery Charger - Select a minimum 4 cell (4S) charger from our Charger Collection
Optional:
- An optional “High Power Upgrade Set” can be purchased separately to obtain speeds of 94mph+. The Upgrade Set includes two 3648 motors, two 12x8 2-blade counter-rotating propellers, and two 2-blade spinners. Click the Upgrades Tab above for more details.
Product Specifications:
Wingspan |
1600mm / 63in |
Length |
1168mm / 46in |
Weight (w/o battery) |
3150g / 111oz |
CG (Center of Gravity) |
65-70mm from the leading edge of the wing at the root |
Power System |
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Electronic Speed Control |
60A Brushless with XT60 connector |
Propeller / EDF |
12x7 3 Blade Propeller / 12x8 2 Blade Propeller High Performance Version (optional) |
Servos |
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Landing Gear |
Electric retracts with metal trunnions |
Required Battery |
Two 4 Cell 14.8v 2500mAh to 3000mAh batteries with XT60 connector, or One 4 Cell 14.8v 5000mAh battery with XT60 connector (will require an EC5-to-two-XT60-connector adapter) |
Required Radio |
6+ Channel 2.4GHz |
Ailerons |
Yes |
Elevator |
Yes |
Rudder |
Yes |
Flaps |
Yes |
Lights |
Yes |
Hinge Type |
Nylon and foam hinges |
Material |
EPO Foam |
Skill Level |
Intermediate |
Build Time |
3-4 Hours |
Recommended Environment |
Outdoor, minimum 200 foot runway, pavement recommended, less than 1" tall smooth grass |
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- Feb 6, 2017 - There has been some confusion in the forums regarding the twin ESC wiring setup for this model. Extensive testing has been done in direct partnership with the ESC manufacturer, culminating in hundreds of successful flights without the need for removing any of the power (red) wires from one of the ESCs BEC. Both ESCs Y-harnessed together are plugged into the receiver's single throttle channel without the need for ANY red wires being removed.
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Customer Reviews
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Pride of my fleet!
Awesome plane all around! Great detail and performance. Flies great and makes greasy landings a breeze
A wonderful reproduction
Great looking and flying model airplane.
DREAM TO FLY, DREAM TO ASSEMBLE NIGHTMARE TO WIRE
FLIES GREAT, ASSEMBLES GREAT, THE WIRING WELL..... I FILLED MY CUSS JAR MANY TIMES!! SOME WIRES WERE MISLABELED, AND SOME WERE NOT LABELED AT ALL.
P38
The plane came with a couple dents and bends in the foam other than that it looks great and I love the scale sticker sheet. The plane flys very well....read more
Went together very well. Wireing is a nightmare but it all worked out with patience. Still working on cg there is confusion on location. Bought upgraded gear set it went...read more
So much a struggle
Poor! If I had known the multiple issues I would be facing, I would not have purchased this P-38. Owners manual grossly outdate from product shipped. CG graphic can be...read more
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