Consolidated B-24 Liberator.
The Consolidated B-24 Liberator was an American heavy bomber, designed by Consolidated Aircraft of San Diego, California. The B-24 was used in WW II by several Allied air forces and navies, and by every branch of the American armed forces during the war, attaining a distinguished war record with its operations in the Western European, Pacific, Mediterranean, and China-Burma-India Theaters.
Often compared with the better-known Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, the B-24 was a more modern design with a higher top speed, greater range, and a heavier bomb load. It was also more difficult to fly, with heavy control forces and poor formation-flying characteristics. The placement of the B-24's fuel tanks throughout the upper fuselage and its lightweight construction, designed to increase range and optimize assembly line production, made the aircraft vulnerable to battle damage. The B-24 was notorious among American aircrews for its tendency to catch fire. Its high fuselage-mounted "Davis wing" also meant it was dangerous to ditch or belly land, since the fuselage tended to break apart. Nevertheless, the B-24 provided excellent service in a variety of roles thanks to its large payload and long range and was the only bomber to operationally deploy the United States' first forerunner to precision-guided munitions during the war, the 1,000 lb. Azon guided bomb
The B-24 ended World War II as the most produced heavy bomber in history. At over 18,400 units, half by Ford Motor Company, it still holds the distinction as the most-produced American military aircraft. One B-24A and one B-24J have been restored to airworthiness as of 2014.
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Thanks to “pplace” for the model.
Various adjustments for good flight performance in RF 7.5.
Basic flight controls which include ailerons, landing flaps, and retractable landing gear.
Fly with the channel 5 rate switch in the “High” position.
Channel 6 controls the landing flaps.
Channel 7 controls the retractable landing gear.
This is a fairly nice flying model bomber. Flies with a heavier feel typical to this type of aircraft. Not a particularly good glider, so fly it all the way in when landing. Landings are fairly easy with or without use of the landing flaps.
The Consolidated B-24 Liberator was an American heavy bomber, designed by Consolidated Aircraft of San Diego, California. The B-24 was used in WW II by several Allied air forces and navies, and by every branch of the American armed forces during the war, attaining a distinguished war record with its operations in the Western European, Pacific, Mediterranean, and China-Burma-India Theaters.
Often compared with the better-known Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, the B-24 was a more modern design with a higher top speed, greater range, and a heavier bomb load. It was also more difficult to fly, with heavy control forces and poor formation-flying characteristics. The placement of the B-24's fuel tanks throughout the upper fuselage and its lightweight construction, designed to increase range and optimize assembly line production, made the aircraft vulnerable to battle damage. The B-24 was notorious among American aircrews for its tendency to catch fire. Its high fuselage-mounted "Davis wing" also meant it was dangerous to ditch or belly land, since the fuselage tended to break apart. Nevertheless, the B-24 provided excellent service in a variety of roles thanks to its large payload and long range and was the only bomber to operationally deploy the United States' first forerunner to precision-guided munitions during the war, the 1,000 lb. Azon guided bomb
The B-24 ended World War II as the most produced heavy bomber in history. At over 18,400 units, half by Ford Motor Company, it still holds the distinction as the most-produced American military aircraft. One B-24A and one B-24J have been restored to airworthiness as of 2014.
>>>
Thanks to “pplace” for the model.
Various adjustments for good flight performance in RF 7.5.
Basic flight controls which include ailerons, landing flaps, and retractable landing gear.
Fly with the channel 5 rate switch in the “High” position.
Channel 6 controls the landing flaps.
Channel 7 controls the retractable landing gear.
This is a fairly nice flying model bomber. Flies with a heavier feel typical to this type of aircraft. Not a particularly good glider, so fly it all the way in when landing. Landings are fairly easy with or without use of the landing flaps.
