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PH217-P47 THUNDER BOLT 79" W/Electric Retract 60cc ARF V2
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PH217-P47 THUNDER BOLT 79" W/Electric Retract 60cc ARF V2
PH217-P47 THUNDER BOLT 79" W/Electric Retract 60cc ARF V2 is presented as an information-rich giant scale RC aircraft from Phoenix Model for RC-MODEL customers who want clear product data, official imagery, and practical comparison details without storefront pricing.
Key Specifications
- Wingspan: 2011mm (79.1 in)
- Length: 1737mm (68.4 in)
- Flying weight: 8900-9100 gr
- Wing area: 70 dm2
- Wing type: Naca airfoils
- Gear type: Electric Retract Gear With CNC Suspension Metal Struts, Electric Controller Box (included)
- Spinner size: Scale type (not included)
- Radio: 8 channel radio system minimum. 8 standard hi-torque servo: 2 aileron; 2 flap; 2 elevator; 1 rudder; 1 throttle; (not included)
- Engine: 35-55cc gas engine (not included)
- Motor: brushless outrunner 2500 W, 250 KV (not included); RIMFIRE 1.60 (not included)
- Propeller: suit with your engine
- Experience level: Intermediate
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| Technical Specifications | |
| Product Type | ARF aircraft model |
| Length | 1737mm (68.4 in) |
| Motor | brushless outrunner 2500 W, 250 KV (not included); RIMFIRE 1.60 (not included) |
| Wingspan | 2011mm (79.1 in) |
| Flying weight | 8900-9100 gr |
| Wing area | 70 dm2 |
| Gear type | Electric Retract Gear With CNC Suspension Metal Struts, Electric Controller Box (included) |
| Spinner size | Scale type (not included) |
| Feature | - Designed for compatibility with both GP and EP flight - Top quality balsa/light plywood construction - Heavy Duty Electric Retract included - Full-depth cockpit and instrument panel and pilot included - Eight Scale Plastic Gun included - Scale Lens and Mirr... |
| Colour chart | Not update... |
| Packing | BOX DIMENSION - 1569mm X 640mm X 338mm (L x W x H) |
| Wing type | Naca airfoils |
| Propeller | suit with your engine |
| Engine | 35-55cc gas engine (not included) |
| Experience level | Intermediate |
| Plane type | scale military |
| Lipo cell | 12 cells / 5000 – 6000mAh (not included) |
| Esc | 120-160A (not included) |
| Radio | 8 channel radio system minimum. 8 standard hi-torque servo: 2 aileron; 2 flap; 2 elevator; 1 rudder; 1 throttle; (not included) |
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