World War Two RC Aircraft.

World War Two RC Airplanes from small electric RC planes, to the larger multi  RC engine powered WW2 warbirds are discussed. RC kits are shown, along with the latest ARF RC airplanes.    

In 1939, at the start of WW2, the state of the art in aviation, was in a state of flux. The biplane single seat fighter had reached the ultimate development point.

The Gloster Gladiator is a prime example. With an enclosed cockpit and 4 machine guns, it did serve briefly, at the start of the conflict. The 3 Sea Gladiators that bravely defended Malta, are remembered as "Faith, Hope and Glory"

The photo a shows the Gladiator.

Another remarkable biplane, that served for the duration of the war, was the Fairey Swordfish. Known affectionately to it's Fleet Air Arm's pilots as the "Stringbag", it was able to deliver a torpedo with deadly accuracy.

However, the biplane was soon to be replaced by the single seat, monoplane fighter. The Royal Air Force was soon equipped with the Hawker Hurricane and the Supermarine Spitfire. Both of these warbirds were powered by the Rolls Royce Merlin.

Germany had the Messerschmitt Me 109 monoplane fighter and the USA soon developed it's own range of fighter and bomber aircraft.

At the end of World War Two, the jet fighter was just starting service. The Royal Air Force was flying the Gloster Meteor and Germany had the  Messerschmitt Me 262.

This photo shows the Messerschmitt Me 262

There is no doubt that WW2 warbirds are very popular subjects. They are available in all sizes and range from the very simplest park flyer, through some of the best ARF RC airplanes, to the highly detailed scale masterpieces, seen at the major scale contests.

Below you will see some of the best types of RC warbids available today.

The JU87 Stuka.

The Stuka was used very effectively, at the beginning of the war, as a dive-bomber. It was used largely as a support for the German ground troops and was equipped with a siren that created a characteristic "Wailing" sound. This had the effect of terrorizing the unfortunate people on the ground!

This ARF RC airplane , by BH models spans 75 6" and has a finished weight of 12/13 lbs.

A 4-stroke RC engine, of from .91 to 1.20 cu.in. is required or full details are provided for electric power.

Construction is of conventional balsa and ply, with a printed film covering.

Take a look at this page for details on two different  versions of the Junkers JU87 Stuka.

RC Warbirds.

 How to select from the many war birds available.

 From small Park Flyers to Quarter Scale RC. RC kits, the ARF RC airplane and RC airplane plans are discussed.

Visit this page for full details on RC Warbirds.

The P-47 Thunderbolt.

Many RC versions of the P-47 Thunderbolt  are described, along with a brief history of the full size Republic p-47 and links to the best World War Two warbird sites, featuring the P-47.

Visit this page for more details on the P-47 Thunderbolt.

The P-40 Warhawk.

More than 13,000 Warhawks served in ww2. Here you will find many versions, from small electric powered to the larger glow and gas powered versions.

Take a look at this page for more details of the P-40 Warhawk.

The P-51 Mustang

Maybe the most famous scale model of World War Two. The very popular RC Mustang. Many RC models are described here. Take a look at the page RC Mustang, for a wide range of types.

The Parkzone RC Corsair RTF and PNP.

Of all the WW2 warbids available from Parkzone RC airplanes, this is maybe, the best looking to date.

Available completely ready to fly, right from the box. The RTF version comes with a Spektrum 5 channel RC transmitter.

For full details visit the page RC Corsair.

The Ultra Micro F4U Corsair by Parkzone.

This mini World War Two Corsair can be flown indoors, in a gym or outdoors in a dead calm. Either way it is great fun!

Available as a RTF or a BNF. For more information visit F4U Corsair.

The Chance Vought Corsair 60 by Hanger 9.

This 60 size ARF, by Hanger 9 can be powered by a 2-stroke or a 4-stroke RC engine. Details are also given for an electric conversion.

The Vought Corsair. Top Flite's 60 and giant scale RC airplane kits.

Both of these kite are described on this page, as well as the accessories, to complete a great WW2 plane.

The E-Flite RC Hawker Hurricane.

This beautiful scale Hawker Hurricane is available as a BNF or PNP RC electric plane.

Hanger 9 has done it's usual great job with this 60 size RC Spitfire.

Constructed of laser cut balsa and ply and covered with camouflage Ultracote covering, it builds up into an impressive World War Two warbird.

This new Parkzone RC airplane represents the latest technology. As the title suggests this is another in the Ultra Micro series

For further information, visit this page de Havilland mosquito.

The ASM Avro Lancaster, is a 10FT. wing span, giant scale RC plane. Available as an ARF RC airplane, with flaps and retracts and bombs!

Build your own version of the Dam Busters.

For full details, visit this page-The ASM Avro Lancaster.

The Parkzone Spitfire MKIX is an accurate rendition of the classic Battle of Britain fighter and quite possibly the most famous British fighter of World War Two.

The scale finish is modeled after the Johnnie Johnson Spitfire.

Retracts are available as an option.

For full details, take a look here- Parkzone Spitfire MKIX

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