This is a scale Pitts, the top speed on this is 280 KMH [174 MPH] the real one is 283 KPH [176 MPH] this Pitts does have a bad case of nose overs on different runways during landing, it's best on asphalt runways, it flies best on low to medium rates, high rates is a bit too much, it's a great and realistic flying plane and I hope you like it. Enjoy