The E-Flite RC FW-190A 1.5M
This RC FW-190A incorporates all the latest technology into a big scale warbird. Using carbon graphite, ply, plastic and EPO foam a beautiful, quick assembly model is available out of the box.
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Photo Gallery
Note that with the images below, you can click on them to see a larger image of this RC Fw-190. With some there is also a magnifying glass to see even finer detail.
All photos are from the Horizon Hobby web site.
Features
- Scale replica of the iconic aircraft flown by the German Luftwaffe during World War II
- Extra Scale details including a removable drop tank, molded-in panel lines, guns and much more
- Factory-installed, high-power 6S-compatible brushless motor with large diameter 3-blade prop and simulated engine fan
- Fits 6S batteries from 3200-7000mAh to deliver level flight top speeds up to 80+ MPH and nearly unlimited vertical performance
- Spektrum™ AR637TA receiver with full-range telemetry and industry-leading DSMX® technology
Specifications
E-flite Focke-Wulf Fw 190A 1.5M
- Scale: 1/7 approx.
- Wingspan: 59.5" (1511mm)
- Length: 50.6" (1285mm)
- Wing Area: 594 sq.in. (38.32dm sq.)
- Wing Loading: 30.7oz/sq.ft.
- Weight: 7.9lbs(115oz)(3265g)-inc. 6S 5000mAh battery
- CG- 95-110mm(3.7-4.3") from inner gun mount on LE (See manual)
- Power system-6S 5000mAh+30C
- ESC- Spektrum Avian 100A brushless
- Motor- 4258-460Kv 14 pole
- Prop: 15"(381mm), 3 blade
- Power output: 64.8 amps; 1,464 watts(1.96hp), 185 watts per pound
- Receiver: Spektrum AR637TA6
- Servos: Spektrum A430 17g (6) -(Installed)
- Electronic retractable main gear - all metal with shock absorbing struts
- Ailerons-Yes
- Elevator-Yes
- Rudder-Yes
- Flaps-Yes
- Lights-Yes
- Hinge Type-Nylon reinforced.
- Material-EPO foam
- Technology: Smart,AS3X & SAFE
- Skill Level-Warbird experience
- Build Time-Less than 1 hour
- Recommended Environment-Outdoor 300 ft. min runway or short grass
Parts Included for the RC Fw-190A 1.5M
- 3-piece wing complete with servos and all pre-wired electrics, electric retracts
- Complete fuselage with servos and all pre-wired electrics
- (2) tailplane halves with pre-hinged elevators
- 3-blade propellor with cooling fan and spinner
- Screw package
- Carbon fiber wing tubes
As you can see there is not a lot to put together and less than an hour is needed to have this RC Fw-190 ready to fly.
This is the latest technology available in the scale RC airplane world, from the composite construction of EPO foam, carbon fiber, and plastic parts to the flight stabilization gyros that ensure success.
Extras Required
- 6-7 channel DSMX/DSM2 compatible transmitter (for BNF version)
- 6S 22.2V 3200–7000mAh LiPo with EC5™ or IC5® Connector
- Suitable charger
- Compatible 6+ channel receiver and transmitter (for PNP version)
Videos
This is the E-flite official video and shows grass and hard runway operation.
This is a long video (3+ hours) from RC Informer but it does show a lot of this RC airplane! You may want to bypass the first half hour but it does show all the details of the boxing and building.
Another RC Informer video, but only 13 minutes long. Good flyng shots and comments.
Manual
An Excellent manual written well in English. All drawings (no photos). Transmitter set-ups are included along with all the surface throws for low and high rates.
Click here or on the image to see and download a PDF version.
Pros
- Very complete, no glue required for assembly
- Very nice scale detail
- Good, long, scale like landing gear
- Good handling and flying
- Toolless field assembly
Cons
- Poor camouflage pattern-click here to see the real thing!
- Thick flaps are not scale
Modifications
I came across this idea from a review in Model Aviation and thought is was a good idea. The guns and cannons are stored in holes cut in the base of the cockpit hatch. The holes are made using a sharpened piece of 5/32" diameter brass tubing.
Review Notes
- RC Groups has over 100 pages of comments on this RC Fw-190. Click here to see.
- Model Aviation has a very good review by Terry Dunn. Click here to visit.
- HobbySquawk have info on alternate paint schemes. Click here for more details.
- The RC Geek has some useful tips on this RC Fw-190. Click here.
Purchasing
The E-flite Focke-Wulf Fw-190A 1.5M is available from Horizon Hobby as a BNF version or a PNP type. The PNP does require a suitable receiver added.
For our fellow Canadian customers, you can buy from Great Hobbies and pay in Canadian dollars.
Click here for the BNF version ($699.99CAD) and here for the PNP model.($679.99CAD)
Please note that the above links to Horizon Hobby and Great Hobbies pages are provided solely for your convenience. We do not receive any commissions or royalties from Horizon Hobby or Great Hobbies. The price you may pay is exactly the same as if you were to approach the sites independently.
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