Fairchild Model 24 Argus 2357mm (92.79″) Wingspan from Black Horse – Balsa Wood ARF – BHFA000
The Fairchild Model 24, also known as the Fairchild 24 Argus, is a four-seat, single-engine monoplane designed as a light transport aircraft in the 1930s. It was used by the United States Army Air Corps as and by the Royal Air Force. It was developed from previous Fairchild models and became a successful civil and military utility aircraft.
Designed for operations from relatively unimproved grass airfields, the sturdy undercarriage construction used a vertical oil dampened cylinder above the wheel with a pivoting strut attached to the lower fuselage. The result was a complex but robust undercarriage that could absorb the large loads imposed by rough field operations and could be adapted for the fitting of twin floats for water-based operations.
The model is scaled to approximately 1:4.7 and attention was paid to a true to original appearance and best flight characteristics. The model can be operated using an electric power system or with an internal combustion engine about 30-35cc displacement.
Visit the Official Black Horse Fairchild Model 24 Argus 2357mm Discussion Thread on HobbySquawk.com for additional photos, videos, reviews, and customer Q&A.
Features:
- High level of prefabrication right out of the box
- Lightweight, strong, and scale open structure laser cut balsa and plywood construction
- Covered in high quality Oracover
- Heavy-duty pin hinges on all control surfaces
- Pre-drilled hinge mounting holes
- Large easy access fuel tank/battery/servo access hatches with sprung loaded latches
- Painted and detailed dummy radial engine, cockpit and interior included
- Fiberglass control horns with ball link connector
- comprehensive control and fitting accessories included
- Two-piece, plug-in wings simplify transportation and assembly
- Fiberglass cowl and glass reinforced landing gear covers/pants
- Mounts for both electric and gas power options included
- Fully illustrated instruction manual included and also available for download (see tab above)
Includes:
- Black Horse Fairchild Model 24 Argus 2357mm (92.79″) Wingspan – ARF
Requires (Electric):
- 6 Channel radio – select a minimum 6 channel radio from our Radio Collection
- 6 Channel receiver – select a minimum 6 channel receiver from our Receiver Collection
- 2500+ Watt Brushless Outrunner Motor – we recommend the Admiral GP35 C6332-175Kv Brushless Motor
- 80+ Amp Brushless ESC – we recommend Castle Creations Phoenix Edge High Voltage 80A ESC
- 7x 45g standard servos – we recommend HS-625MG
- For 12S setup TWO 6 Cell 22.2V 3500 – 5000 mAh LiPo Batteries – we recommend Admiral 5000mAh 6S 22.2V 50C LiPo Battery with EC5 Connector Multi-Pack (2 Batteries)
- 2 to 1 EC5 series adapter – we recommend BenchCraft EC5 2 to 1 Series Adapter
- 20 x 8E to 21 x 10E 2 blade electric propeller – we recommend APC 20×12 Thin Electric Propeller
- 6 Cell compatible battery charger – select a minimum 6 cell (6S) charger from our Charger Collection
Requires (Gas):
- Engine: 30 – 35cc 2-stroke, NGH GT35 recommended
- Gas Propeller: 18×10 – 20×8
Black Horse ARF models are constructed out of balsa wood and plywood. These are not foam models. The assembly of balsa wood ARF aircraft requires basic model building skills including the installation of servos, ESC, and motor (or gas engine).
