Gold Edition version of the famous British warbird

Developed in 1942 to equalize the threat of the German Focke Wulf, the Spitfire MkIX proved to be a key factor in England's air defense. Top Flite has now brought the Spitfire MkIX to life in a stunning R/C kit. By combining the Spitfire's rich combat heritage with Gold Edition assembly ease and authenticity, Top Flite has created a superb reproduction of a vintage aircraft.

• Perfectly fitting, CAD-engineered wood parts ease building, with very little carving necessary
  
  
• A precision-formed ABS cowl, wing fairings and exhaust stacks, along with a clear canopy and many other details, supply impressive scale realism
  
  
• An elliptical wing with Selig airfoil provides stable, forgiving warbird flight
  
  
• An extensive hardware package, complete with wire rod-in-tube pushrods, comes with the kit, along with a high-quality, photo-illustrated manual and full-size plans
  
  
• Many detailed accessory options are available

[ Check out reviews by Model Airplane News & R/C Modeler Magazine ]

Heavy-duty, formed 3/16" wire landing gear is provided, or you can add standard retract gear. The realism extends to authentic retract movement-the gear pulls back at a slight backward angle, true to the full-scale fighter.	The wing leading edge comes preshaped-and overall, there's extremely little carving required. The Spitfire's all-balsa exterior provides the ideal surface for easy finishing. Top Flite includes a generous supply of high-quality hardware.
With Top Flite's optional In-Cowl Muffler (TOPQ7915), you can enhance scale accuracy by concealing your 2-stroke, .61-.75 engine in-cowl. Requires also using Top Flite's Muffler Header for O.S.® (TOPQ7920), SuperTigre® S-Series (TOPQ7925) or G-Series (TOPQ7926) engines.	The scale tailwheel location is only one example of Top Flite's attention to realism. The rudder and elevator surfaces are ribbed-and after covering film is applied, they appear to be authentically fabric-covered.
The Spitfire's fuselage is large enough for straightforward radio gear installation-and it still allows plenty of room for the optional scale cockpit kit and retract air tank. The kit's instruction manual explains how to install retracts step-by-step.	This model lets you carry the scale realism as far as you like, with numerous accessories and building options available. For example, the detailed, photo-illustrated instructions explain how to create these operational split flaps.
All surface detail typical of the WWII Spitfire MkIX is provided with Top Flite's Gold Edition model-notice, for example, the exhaust stacks along the kit's nicely fitting, precision-formed ABS cowl.	An optional, precision-formed scale Cockpit Interior Kit (TOPQ8403) for the Spitfire MkIX is also available. Easy to install, the kit includes seat, instrument panel and many other impressive details-a great addition to your model!

SPECIFICATIONS
Stock Number: TOPA0140
Wingspan: 63 in (1600 mm)
Wing Area: 687 in² (44 dm²)
Weight: 7.5-8.5 lb (3400-3855 g)
Wing Loading: 25-28.5 oz/ft² (76-87 g/dm²)
Fuselage Length: 53 in (1345 mm)
Required: 2-stroke .61-.75 (10-12.3 cc) or 4-stroke .70-.91 (11.5-14.9 cc) engine; 4-6 channel radio w/5-7 servos
Suggested MonoKote Colors: Olive Drab, Dove Gray, Black & White
Recommended Scale Options: Cockpit Kit (TOPQ8403); In-Cowl Muffler (TOPQ7915)—requires header TOPQ7920 for O.S. .61 SF, TOPQ7925 for SuperTigre S-Series, TOPQ7926 for SuperTigre G-Series engines.
Product Manual - Technical Data - Parts Listing - Accessories Needed