1/4 Scale DeHavilland DH-4

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The DH4 was an ever-present element of the U.S. Army Air Service both during and following World War I. Modeled from a British DeHavilland design, the DH4 was the only U.S. built aircraft to see combat during World War I. Primarily used for day bombing, observation and artillery spotting.

Type                            British / American built ¼ Scale WW-I biplane bomber

Wing Span                  127 Inches (cord 16-1/2” both wing)

Wing Area                  4,100 Square Inches total.

Airfoil                         flat bottom

Wing Loading             17 ~ 19 Oz. / Sq. Foot

Fuselage Length         89 Inches.

Flying Weight             30 to 35 Pounds

Engine Size                 Gasoline 50 ~ 60cc / 3 ~ 4 cu/in  4-stroke glow 

Prop Size                    Depends on engine being used 

Fuel Tank                    32 Oz. (compatible with fuel requirements of engine)

Radio Equipment        4-Channel W/ 5 servos (can use more channels for scale features)

Servo Requirements   High torque 60~70 In. / Oz. std. Size servos for rudder and elevator.

Wheel Size                  7” vintage (Not included in kit)

Width of  Cowl           6-5/8”

 

Model Features

Balsa, Bass, and Ply construction

Two piece removable wings (top and bottom wings come off in “cells” with interplane struts attached)

Scale Scarff ring gun mount (can be made to rotate w/ servo)

 

Kit Includes

Full-Size plans W/ photo instruction book.

Jig & die cut parts  Pre-bent wire landing gear and struts W/ hardwood fairings  Basic hardware package

Scale exhaust pipes, louver panels, radiator shutters,  and more.

 

Items Needed to Complete

Control system (push rod type or pull / pull cable system suitable for a model of this size)

Fuel System (fuel tank & fuel lines) compatible with the fuel requirements of engine being used.

1-pair 7” Vintage wheels  

(6) 5 meter, rolls of covering material 

 

**Decals sold separately**

 

Notes

Center of Gravity                 5-5/8” back from leading edge of TOP wing.