The K8 from Schleicher is a single-seater glider from the 50s, which is mainly used as a training aircraft for beginners due to its robust construction. This true-to-the-original replica of Phoenix - with a wingspan of an impressive 4.50m - is made using the latest laser-cut technologies as a light and high-strength wooden construction that impresses with its enormous attention to detail.
Extremely high degree of prefabrication The model is made in extremely light and high-strength, laser-cut balsa wood construction. The construction impresses with an enormously high degree of prefabrication, which reduces the construction effort almost to the installation of the drive and electronics. The model is prepared for spoilers and is also completely and true to the original covered with iron-on foil.
Numerous scale details The KA8B from Phoenix Model has numerous scale details ex works. Many beautiful detailed solutions make the model look like the original. A special highlight is the detailed cockpit and the fully painted pilot figure. But the model is not only confusingly similar to its prototype on the ground - the KA8B also has an impressively prototypical flight pattern in the air.
Designed for the electric drive The 4.50 m model is designed for the electric drive, which pulls the model efficiently into the thermal.
Features • Extremely light and high-strength, laser-cut wooden construction • two-part wings • two-part hull • prepared for the electric drive • including all linkages and small parts • detailed cockpit • removable canopy • Degree of prefabrication of 95%, completely covered and painted
Technical specifications Span: 4,500 mm Length: 2,105 mm Weight: 6.8 - 7.0kg Area: 123 dm2 Wing loading: 55g / dm2
RC functions / recommended accessories Ailerons: 2x D-Power DS-570BBMG Airbrakes: Optional / electric airbrakes 440mm Elevator: 1x D-Power DS-570BBMG Rudder: 1x D-Power DS-595BBMG
Drive recommendation Brushless motor: D-Power AL 50-04 Brushless Motor Set: D-Power Brushless Set AL50-04 & 80A Comet ESC Flight battery: D-Power HD-5000 / 6S 22.2V Lipo