Product Details

The first-ever Hangar 9 turbine jet is a perfect way for experienced pilots to move into turbine-powered models. It's also ideal for seasoned jet pilots looking for great value in a well-behaved platform with excellent performance and handling. This version features a scale military trim scheme that includes a variety of details.

Key Features

Distinctive subject matter with a wide performance envelope capable of scale to sport and aerobatic flying

High level of completion out of the box with an electric retract set, wheels, and brakes included

Includes a complete hardware pack featuring a double-wall tail pipe and fuel tank

Lightweight carbon-reinforced balsa and plywood construction

Scale trim scheme with panel lines, rivets, and weathering

In The Box

(1) Aermacchi MB-339 60-86N Scale Military Turbine Jet ARF, 84"

(1) User Manual

Needed to Complete

(1) 60-86N turbine

(4) Standard Digital High Torque Servos

(4) Mini Digital High Torque Servos

(1) Full-range, 8+ channel transmitter and receiver

(1) Receiver Battery

(1) ECU Battery

(1) Air Trap

Tools and adhesives

Field Equipment

Introduction

Developed in the 1970s, the Aermacchi MB-339 is an advanced military trainer and light attack aircraft. Produced by Alenia Aermacchi SpA of Varese, Italy, it has been widely exported and is in service with the air forces of Argentina, Dubai, Italy, Malaysia, New Zealand, and many more. It saw action between Eritrea and Ethiopia in the late 1990s and during the Falklands War in the early 80s. This version is finished with a scale military trim scheme featuring printed covering that includes panel lines, rivets, weathering, and other scale details.

Overview

The first Hangar 9 turbine jet is a perfect way for experienced pilots to move into turbine-powered models. It's also ideal for seasoned jet pilots looking for great value in a well-behaved platform with excellent performance and easy handling. The full-scale Aermacchi MB-339 was designed and manufactured in the 1970s by Alenia Aermacchi SpA as a military jet trainer and light attack aircraft. This ARF aircraft has been designed to meet the need for an easy to fly yet fully aerobatic jet model suitable for 60-86N size turbine engines. It features lightweight balsa and plywood construction with carbon fibre reinforcements, plus this version is finished with a scale trim scheme featuring printed covering that includes panel lines, rivets, weathering, and other details.

Features

Scale trim scheme featuring printed covering with panel lines, rivets, weathering, and other details

Carbon fibre reinforced wood construction provides a light and strong airframe

Two-piece, bolt-together fuselage featuring a removable nose section

Multiple hatches allow easy access to the turbine and other components

Large top-hatch offers access to the electronics and fuel system

Detailed cockpit includes two painted pilot figures and instrument panels

Includes electric retract set with trailing link struts, wheels, and electric brakes

Two-piece, plug-in wing for easier transport and storage

Dual-wall stainless steel tail pipe included

Complete hardware kit includes fuel tank

Removable stabilizer for even easier storage and transportation

Includes optional-use and easy to install/remove tip tanks

Lightweight Construction

Laser-cut, carbon-reinforced balsa and plywood construction is utilized to bring the MB-339 to life as a scale model that's expertly built to exacting standards.

Easy Access and Assembly

The convenient hatches are large for easy access to vital components such as the electronics and batteries. The two-piece plug-in wing makes this large airplane easy to transport and assemble with minimal fuss so you can arrive at the field and be in the air quickly.

Distinctive Performance

The Hangar 9 Aermacchi MB-339 has great in-flight presence and amazing handling. It's equally at home performing show passes, or graceful aerobatics.

Included Electric Retracts

The electric retract system includes trailing-link struts, wheels with electronic brakes, and features all-metal durability.