F8F-1 BEARCAT 1200mm PNP radio-controlled electric plane

Freewing F8F-1 Bearcat 1200mm PNP – Description

The F8F "Bearcat" was the last piston-engine fighter developed by Grumman to take to the skies.

First flown in August 1944, it was powered by a massive Double Wasp engine, giving it superior performance compared to many other aircraft of its era.

With over 1,200 Bearcats produced, this aircraft was operated worldwide and saw action in conflicts from Korea to Vietnam.

The F8F also served from 1946 to 1948 with the Blue Angels, the U.S. Navy's flight demonstration squadron, setting the foundation for generations of excellence in precision aerobatics.

In 2016, FlightLine RC commemorated the 70th anniversary of the Blue Angels by introducing this electric RC warbird model, aiming to inspire new generations to appreciate the legacy of the F8F Bearcat. This is the only officially licensed Bearcat RC model by Northrop Grumman.

Designed for Easy Transport and Superior Performance

The F8F-1 Bearcat RC is built for both realism and practicality:

• Detachable 1200mm wingspan: Ensures easy transport while maintaining strong flight stability, reinforced with carbon spars.

• Magnetic access hatch: Provides a spacious battery compartment and allows the installation of a flight stabilization gyro (sold separately).

• Optimized cooling airflow: Air is channeled above the battery and ESC compartment, enhancing heat dissipation.

• Large functional flaps: Improve stability for smooth, slow landings.

• Powerful Motorization and Optimized Flight Time

Equipped with a 3748-580KV brushless motor and a 4-blade propeller, the F8F-1 Bearcat RC plane delivers impressive power, supporting aerobatic maneuvers and reaching speeds of 120 km/h with a 4S battery.

    Flight time:

        6 to 7 minutes with a 4S 2500mAh battery

        Up to 8 minutes with throttle management using a 4S 4000mAh battery

Authentic Scale Details and Decal Sets

The FlightLine F8F-1 Bearcat comes fully painted in dark blue, featuring green landing gear doors for an accurate scale appearance.

• Two decal sets included in the box:

• Blue Angels Demonstration Team, 1946 (including a special 70th-anniversary decal)

• US Naval Reserve, Olathe, Kansas, 1948

Key Features of the Freewing F8F-1 Bearcat 1200mm PNP

• Officially licensed by Northrop Grumman

• Detachable wings and stabilizer for easy transport

• Powerful motorization reaching speeds of 120 km/h with a flight time exceeding 6 minutes

• Optimized airflow for enhanced battery and ESC cooling

• Spacious battery and radio equipment compartment

• Integrated mounting plate near the CG for easy gyro installation (optional)

• Improved design for propeller and spinner installation for better balance

• Durable nylon hinges on all control surfaces

• 65mm diameter foam rubber main wheels, slightly angled forward for smooth take-offs and landings on grass runways

• Electric retractable landing gear with 4mm metal struts for increased durability

• Optional High-Performance Upgrade

What's Included in the Box?

• Freewing Flightline F8F-1 Bearcat 1200mm PNP

• Pre-installed motor, ESC, servos, and retractable landing gear

• English manual

Required to Fly (Sold Separately)

• Minimum 6-channel radio (7 channels required when using an optional gyro stabilizer)

• Minimum 6-channel receiver

• 4-cell 14.8V 2500-4000mAh LiPo battery

• 4S LiPo charger

Order your Freewing F8F-1 Bearcat today and experience the thrill of flying a legendary warbird RC plane!