Mig-3 Soviet Fighter Balsa GP/EP 1570mm (ARF) (US Warehouse)

Description

The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3 was a Soviet fighter aircraft used during World War II. MiG-3s entered service in the spring of 1941 proving to be a handful for pilots accustomed to the lower-performance Polikarpov I-152 biplane and the Polikarpov I-16 monoplane.

The MiG-3's top speed of 398 mph at 7,200 metres was faster than the German Messerschmitt Bf 109F-2 in service at the beginning of 1941. At lower altitudes the MiG's speed advantage disappeared as its maximum speed at sea level was only 314 mph while the Bf 109F-2 was slightly faster. Unfortunately for the MiG-3 and its pilots, aerial combat over the Eastern Front generally took place at low and medium altitudes where it had no speed advantage.

Our MiG-3 model comes almost ready to fly with just final assembly and equipment installation required. The all balsa airframe is strong enough to take a nitro engine, yet is light enough for electric conversion. The forward fuselage has a magnetically secured hatch in it just for accessing things like your batteries or fuel tank. Rugged fixed tail dragger landing gear is great for rougher grass fields, though is designed such that a set of retracts will drop right in. This model comes with a very complete hardware pack including pushrods, control horns, fuel tank, engine mount, and even a plastic spinner.

To add to the scale realism, the covering is a multi color plastic film, semi matte finish with printed panel line and rivet details. Rounding out the model is a nice pre-painted fiberglass cowl.

Flying the Mig is a treat thanks to the light wing loading. This sport scale model isn't the heavy iron of years past. The thicker than scale airfoil tames the stall, meaning the Mig flies more like a sport model. Rolls are just off axial as you would expect from a warbird. Drop in a set of retracts to clean it up for some adrenaline pumping low and fast strafing runs, pulling up into a victory roll at the end of the field. The printed graphics make the model pop in the air and on the ground. A nice change from the Mustangs and Spitfires, this Mig 3 should be just what the doctor ordered.

Features:
• Almost Ready to Fly - Complete final assembly, install your choice of electronics and power system
• Lightweight balsa and plywood construction
• Includes fixed gear, retract ready
• Highly detailed printed multi-color covering
• Magnetic fuselage top hatch for fuel tank or battery access
• Pre-painted fiberglass cowl
• Complete hardware pack includes spinner

Specs:
Wingspan: 1570mm
Length: 1140mm
Flying Weight: 2700g

Requires:
4+ Channel Transmitter and Receiver
.46 Two-stroke/.70 Four-stroke engine
5 x Standard Servos
Receiver battery (glow)
800W motor/esc/battery (electric)