The L-4 Grasshopper was the military derivative of Piper’s famous civilian high-wing monoplane—the J-3 Cub. The U.S. Army Air Force turned to the J-3 in military guise as it sought a rugged yet lightweight aircraft for liaison and observation duties in direct support of ground forces. The primary difference between the civil and military versions is the enlarged window area in the rear cabin to allow better observation. During World War II, Grasshoppers performed a wide variety of functions throughout the world such as artillery fire direction, pilot training, glider pilot instruction, courier service and front-line liaison. The L-4 Grasshopper served with distinction in both World War II and Korea. Modelers who want to re-create the glory days of the Grasshopper can now do so with E-flite’s built-up balsa version of the L-4. Combining the compact size of a classic balsa free-flight model with full 4-channel control, the Piper L-4 Grasshopper 250 is an exciting alternative to the usual park flyer experience. Its exceptionally low parts count and time-saving features like the magnetically secured plug-in wings make assembly about as easy as it gets for an ARF.
In the air, its docile flight characteristics and gorgeous scale appearance will reward you with one of the most enjoyable park flying experiences available. Plus, it’s small enough and slow enough to fly in a large indoor venue whenever the park isn’t an option.
Piper L-4 Grasshopper 250 ARF Features:- Great-looking scale outline
- Magnetically secured plug-in wings
- Quick release struts
- Balsa construction
- Easily assembles in a single evening
- Realistic UltraCote® ParkLite trim scheme
- This model is one of the many available for the Phoenix RC Flight Simulator
Piper L-4 Grasshopper 250 ARF Specifications:- Experience Level: Intermediate
- Flying Weight: 9.00–9.70 oz (255–275 g)
- Fuel Type: Electric
- Hardware Included: Yes
- Is Assembly Required: Yes
- Motor Size: 250-size brushless
- Overall Length: 23.7 in (600mm)
- Plane Type: Indoor Flyers
- Power Plant Size : 180-280 Electric
- Prop Size: GWS 6x5
- Radio: 4+ channels
- Recommended Battery: E-flite 430 2S
- Recommended Environment: Indoor/Outdoor
- Servos: E-flite/Spektrum S60
- Speed Control : E-flite 10–amp brushless
- Trim Scheme Colors: Hanger 9 UltraCote ParkLite Olive Drab (HANU0811); ParkLite Gray (HANU0816); UltraCote White (HANU870); UltraCote Black (HANU874)
- Wing Area: 210 sq in (13.5 sq dm)
- Wingspan: 38.2 in (970mm)
- Brand: E Flite
- Part No: EFL5025
- Barcode: 605482851302
- Assembly Level: ARTF (Almost RTF)
- Power: Electric
- Flying Style: Scale
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hi is radio batt motor controler inc etc in kit
Asked by Jack on 15th April 2017
No, this is an ARF kit so does not include any electronics.
Answered by: Ben @ Wheelspin Models
