Overview

The Consolidated B-24 Liberator is an American heavy bomber, designed by Consolidated Aircraft of San Diego, California. It was known within the company as the Model 32, and some initial production aircraft were laid down as export models designated as various LB-30s, in the Land Bomber design category.

At its inception, the B-24 was a modern design featuring a highly efficient shoulder-mounted, high aspect ratio Davis wing. The wing gave the Liberator a high cruise speed, long range and the ability to carry a heavy bomb load. Early RAF Liberators were the first aircraft to cross the Atlantic Ocean as a matter of routine. In comparison with its contemporaries, the B-24 was relatively difficult to fly and had poor low-speed performance; it also had a lower ceiling and was less robust than the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress. While aircrews tended to prefer the B-17, General Staff favored the B-24 and procured it in huge numbers for a wide variety of roles. At approximately 18,500 units – including over 4,600 manufactured by Ford Motor Company – it holds records as the world's most produced bomber, heavy bomber, multi-engine aircraft, and American military aircraft in history.

This VQ ARF's reproduction B-24 Liberator R/C aircraft is designed for modern electric motor systems with big battery hatch on the top of fuselage . At its core, this model has a very scale outline and features many details not usually found on an ARF wood model.

Features

• All Balsa and lite-ply construction
• Fully covered in weathered detail
• Plastic Canpoy with prepainted Pilot
• Battery hatch
• Fibreglass cowling
• Control surfaces pre-hinged and installed
• Two piece wing with 2x Aluminium Wing Joiner

Includes

• Assembly instructions with stage-by-stage photos
• Nose gear and main gear
• Plastic canopy
• Plastic turret
• Wooden Bomb door
• Wheels
• Painted pilot
• Engine mount a Ply wood Model Mount (for both GP and EP)
• Fuel tank
• Decals and all hardware

Optional Parts

• Electric Retracts with Struts (VQARE30/FM - Full Metal Retracts)
• Bomb Set (VQB01)

Required Hardware (Not Supplied)

• Transmitter, Receiver, Motor, Propeller, Servos, Battery, Extension Leads, Glue, Tools and Silicone Fuel Line (For GP).

Recommended Hardware (Not Supplied)

• Servos - Please see below
• Electric Motor & ESC - 4 x 40 Size Electric Motors and ESC's
• Engine - 4 x Saito FA-40A 4-Stroke Glow Engines

Specifications