F8F Bearcat 2020mm (79.5″) Wingspan – ARF from Nexa – NXA1006-001
NOTE: This model includes a $300 set of e-retracts and shock absorbing struts. Normally Nexa balsa planes do not include retracts and upgraded struts. We’ve included the e-retracts and shock absorbing struts for ease.
The Grumman F8F Bearcat was a single-engine American fighter aircraft introduced in late World War II. It went on to serve into the mid-20th century in the United States Navy, the United States Marine Corps, and the air forces of other nations. It would be Grumman Aircraft’s final piston engined fighter aircraft. Modified versions have broken speed records for piston-engined aircraft, and are popular among warbird owners.
The Nexa F8F Bearcat is a 33cc size electric or gas option scale series warbird with a 2020mm wingspan, constructed primarily from balsa wood and covered with a fuel-resistant covering. This ARF requires assembly and installation of your choice of servos and power system, and includes electric retracts and struts, two piece wing with aluminum wing joiner, flaps, operational gear doors, painted pilot and pre-hinged and installed control surfaces. The large battery hatch affords ample room for either electric or gas setups. An absolute classic at any airfield.
Visit the Official Nexa F8F Bearcat 2020mm ARF Discussion Thread on HobbySquawk.com for additional photos, videos, reviews, and customer Q&A.
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Fully Covered and Detailed The Nexa 2020mm wingspan F8F Bearcat comes fully covered with printed panel lines and rivet detail. |
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Scale Fidelity The classic lines of the F8F Bearcat are faithfully represented, as well as additional details including a painted pilot, operational gear doors, functioning flaps, and a cosmetic radial engine cover. |
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Prehinged and Installed Control Surfaces All control surfaces come out of the box fully prehinged and installed for your convenience. |
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Operational Gear Doors The Nexa F8F Bearcat comes with operational gear doors that can be servo-activated (servos not included) to enhance the overall scale appeal. |
Features:
- Bold and attractive US Navy blue livery
- Electric retracts and struts included
- Complete Balsa and lite-ply construction for rigidity and durability
- Two piece wing with aluminum wing joiners for easy transport
- Operational gear doors that can be activated by servo (servos not included)
- Functional flaps for shorter takeoffs and slower landings
- Replica dummy radial for increased scale appeal
- Covered from tip to tail in scale details including painted pilot and nicely detailed cockpit
- Fiberglass cowling for strength and durability
- All control surfaces come out of the box pre-hinged and installed for convenience
- Large battery hatch allows for your chosen electric or gas setup
Includes:
- Nexa F8F Bearcat 2020mm (79.5″) Wingspan – ARF
- Wheels, wheel covers
- Electric retracts and struts ($300 value, normally not included)
- Fuel tank, hardware and decals
Requires:
- 8 Channel radio – select a minimum 8 channel radio from our Radio Collection
- 8 Channel receiver – select a minimum 8 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
- 5x high voltage/torque servos for ailerons, elevator, rudder and flaps – we recommend Hitec D-645MW High Voltage High Torque Digital Metal Gear Servo Airplane Multi-Pack (5 Servos)
- 2x 45g standard servos for elevator and rudder – we recommend Hitec HS-485HB Deluxe Ball Bearing Karbonite Gear Standard Servo Airplane Multi-Pack (2 Servos)
- 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)
- 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
Gas Requires:
- 4 stroke engine – we recommend the NGH GF38 38cc Four-Stroke Engine
- 2 blade gas propeller – we recommend the APC 18×10 Gas Propeller
Nexa 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).
