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RC A26 Scale Model

The A-26, the last aircraft designated as an "attack bomber," was designed to replace the Douglas A-20 Havoc/Boston. It incorporated many improvements over the earlier Douglas designs. The first three XA-26 prototypes first flew in July 1942, and each was configured differently: Number One as a daylight bomber with a glass nose, Number Two as a gun-laden night-fighter, and Number Three as a ground-attack platform, with a 75-millimeter cannon in the nose. This final variant, eventually called the A-26B, was chosen for production.

Upon its delivery to the 9th Air Force in Europe in November 1944 (and the Pacific Theater shortly thereafter), the A-26 became the fastest US bomber of WWII. The A-26C, with slightly-modified armament, was introduced in 1945. The A-26s combat career was cut short by the end of the war, and because no other use could be found for them, many A-26s were converted to JD-1 target tugs for the US Navy.

A strange aircraft-designation swap occurred in 1948, when the Martin B-26 Marauder was deactivated and the Douglas A-26 was re-designated the B-26. (It kept this designation until 1962.) B-26s went on to serve extensively in both the Korean and Vietnam wars. In Vietnam, they were commonly used in the Counter-Insurgency (COIN) role, with very heavy armament and extra power. This version, the B-26K, was based in Thailand and was, to confuse things further, called the A-26 for political reasons. B-26s were also used for training, VIP transport, cargo, night reconnaissance, missile guidance and tracking, and as drone-control platforms.

RC A26 Scale Model .ARTF £310 inc delivery

Fully covered
- Balsa & lite-ply construction
- Control surfaces pre-hinged
- Fiberglass cowlings

Available in: Black, Silver, or White

Specifications:

Wingspan: 68"
Length : 54.1"
Weight: ~11 lbs
Radio req: 4-5 Channel / 7 servos
Engine req: Twin .30 (2c)

Includes:

Main gear, nose gear,
wheels, servo trays, engine mounts, fuel tanks, fiberglass cowling, spinners, decals and all hardware.
 

Developed in the 40's, the A-26 Invader has seen service in the European Theater, the Korean War, and even the Vietnam War. We have captured the grace and brute force of this plane in astounding detail, from panel lines to gun turrets. One of the great rewards of multi-engine flying is the joyful sound of two engines humming in sync with one another. And even though this plane does have twin engines, it is as simple to fly as any warbird. Have no fear if one of the engines should happen to die, the oversized rudder is there to aid you in keeping this bird stable as if it was running normally on two engines. This plane will set you apart from any other pilot on the field. Be prepared to invade your local airspace with this dynamic Invader