HobbyKing 1600mm C-47 & DC-3 PNF - Product Video

The Douglas DC-3 revolutionized air transport in the 1930s and 1940s. Its lasting effect on the airline industry and World War II makes it one of the most significant transport aircraft ever made. It started as a request from TWA airlines to Douglas in response to the Boeing 247 being unavailable for purchase. “DC” is derived from Douglas Commercial became the model prefix, starting with the DC-1 in 1933, with the DC-3 arriving at commercial service in 1936.

Over 16,000 DC-3's were built, the bulk of them as C-47 military versions but also included license-built models in both Japan and Russia. With the market flooded with military surplus versions, they became quite popular for use by small-time airlines, cargo services, sky diving duty, and more. They have been extensively used as fire fighting aircraft, being heavily modified by companies like Basler Aviation to include drop systems, and more powerful Pratt & Whitney PT-6A turboprop engines. There are still large numbers of DC-3's in use even to this day.

Our model of the DC-3 arrives as a fully molded EPO foam airframe, in all bolt together, plug and fly format. As a sport scale model, it is a remarkably accurate representation. Since everyone likes options, we have included 2 sets of decals in the box, Empire Airlines, and Finnair. As the DC-3 was so widely used, feel free to model it after your favorite scheme. Empire Airlines, a passenger service that operated DC-3's and flew between Tri-Cities Washington, Boise, and Coeur D'Alene Idaho in the late 1940s with the other set being Finnair, the which is one of the worlds oldest passenger services based in Helsinki, Finland, having adopted the DC-3 for use in 1947.

The DC-3 has a host of features including working retracts, LED wingtip and landing lights, as well as a large removable battery hatch and working flaps. Making take off much easier, we have included counter-rotating propellers. To handle the load of all those servos, lights, plus retracts, we've included an external BEC unit wired into the ESC wire harness.

Flying the DC-3 is a treat. Large tail surfaces, a light wing loading, plenty of power, and ample washout all combine to make a docile handling airplane. Fly slow, fly fast, this thing looks great from all angles at any speed. If civilian colors are not your speed, we offer it in a green C-47 military version that has three decal sets included. Really when you think about it, we've made a complete package. Scale looks, excellent handling, color, AND decal options, all at a price that is quite affordable. You're probably thinking “but I'm not into scale models” honestly, with what we offer you, you'll want to be into scale models after seeing the HobbyKing DC-3

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Founded in 2005, HobbyKing is an international developer, distributor, and marketer of
affordable radio control (R/C) products for various sectors ranging from aircraft, vehicles,
power systems, lifestyle, and radio/servos. Built on three key pillars, passion, value, and
service, the company brings in the latest products at the best possible price while maintaining
quality, performance, and service.

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[glasjanus]

We need a rerelease of this model …. requires the magic word ….

[DuneDaddyO]

Is this plane ever going to be re-released? I know this video is 9 years old and it's Aug 2024. At the moment, every Avios or Hobby King plane I am interested in is out of stock. What else is coming down the pike for propeller planes. I am not into EDF models. Love your items however.

[michaelbaker]

Ok I realize this vid is 4 years old. However, does anyone know where to find spare parts for this plane - specifically I need new props

[blighto]

Any size and discharge rate lipos that someone could suggest to me for this model?

[brianvalente]

Clive just for you, it looks like it is made of polylstyrene !  Never the less authentic and fun to fly

[endwood]

That little promo Vid was well put together, clever marketing:-)

[jho-]

I WAS SO EXCITED TO BUY THIS... Until I saw required... Curse you hobby king for making us have required...

[MYPLACERCOUNTYHOME]

This is so heartbreaking I have to buy another airplane... I do have to admit I am a little sticker shocked but as I look over the model this is priced right where it should. Just look at the quality size and features. Hobbyking once again dominates and this time in a new segment.

[DutchRC]

I just ordered one! :)  In a few days there will be an unboxing on my channel.... Subscriptions are allways apreciated offcourse :)

[DutchRC]

It would be VERY nice if this plane would be available in all warehouse at the time of release :) (as you do with the Durafly models)