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The DH4 was an ever-present element of the U.S. Army Air Service both during and following World War I. Modeled from a British DeHavilland design, the DH4 was the only U.S. built aircraft to see combat during World War I. Primarily used for day bombing, observation and artillery spotting.
Type British / American built ¼ Scale WW-I biplane bomber
Wing Span 127 Inches (cord 16-1/2” both wing)
Wing Area 4,100 Square Inches total.
Airfoil flat bottom
Wing Loading 17 ~ 19 Oz. / Sq. Foot
Fuselage Length 89 Inches.
Flying Weight 30 to 35 Pounds
Engine Size Gasoline 50 ~ 60cc / 3 ~ 4 cu/in 4-stroke glow
Prop Size Depends on engine being used
Fuel Tank 32 Oz. (compatible with fuel requirements of engine)
Radio Equipment 4-Channel W/ 5 servos (can use more channels for scale features)
Servo Requirements High torque 60~70 In. / Oz. std. Size servos for rudder and elevator.
Wheel Size 7” vintage (Not included in kit)
Width of Cowl 6-5/8”
Model Features
Balsa, Bass, and Ply construction
Two piece removable wings (top and bottom wings come off in “cells” with interplane struts attached)
Scale Scarff ring gun mount (can be made to rotate w/ servo)
Kit Includes
Full-Size plans W/ photo instruction book.
Jig & die cut parts Pre-bent wire landing gear and struts W/ hardwood fairings Basic hardware package
Scale exhaust pipes, louver panels, radiator shutters, and more.
Items Needed to Complete
Control system (push rod type or pull / pull cable system suitable for a model of this size)
Fuel System (fuel tank & fuel lines) compatible with the fuel requirements of engine being used 1-pair 7” Vintage wheels (6) 5 meter, rolls of covering material
Notes
Center of Gravity 5-5/8” back from leading edge of TOP wing.
