CANRC2040 Hawker Hurricane Canopy

The design features a fully built up construction using balsa and plywood. The wings are a built-up structure of ribs over a main spar and balsa sheeted.The tailplane is built up in a similar fashion to the wings. The model is design for brushless outrunner motors and 5S Lipo but possibly could be converted to 50-60 size IC power. The model is designed for retractable undercarriage.

Designer: Tony Nijhuis

Specification:

• Wingspan – 1575mm /62”
• Length – 1257mm 49.5”
• IC Engine – 0.61 IC 4 Stroke
• Electric Motor – 5055-580 outrunner
• Radio – 6 Function
• AUW – 3855g / 8.5lbs
  

For further details and the full article as published in the October 2008 RCM&E special click here.