VQ-GLB Fiat G-59-4B Warbird 46/EP ARF

Fly an Italian warhorse, the Fiat G.59, only from GB-ARF's by VQ Models! This unique model aircraft is a fantastic airframe that goes together quickly and easily. It's factory built and covered leaving you to only complete final assembly and install radio and engine/motor gear. The VQ Fiat G.59 can be flown glow or electric!

The VQ Fiat can be built glow or electric, and fixed or retract gear (retracts sold separately). The airframe is wood framing with fiberglass and plastic molded parts. Pilot is included to finish off that nice scale look.

Specifications

• Wingspan: 62.2 in

• Length: 46.4 in

• Weight (kit): 3.5 lbs

• Weight (flying): 5.5 lbs

• Brushless Motor: 800 W (We recommend the Hobby People 4120/05 motor on a Hobby People 5 cell, 5000mAh Li-PO battery, Castle Ice 75 ESC). 

• Glow Engine: Magnum 46-52 2-Stroke or 70 4-Stroke

• Retracts are available separately and both mechancial and electric retracts are available. Item NO 160224

Some History about the Full-Size:

The Fiat G.59.4B was the final variant of this will-liked, well-used design, the Fiat G.55. G.55's entered WWII in 1943. 

The production of the orders for G.55s, the original version of the G.59, for Italy and Argentina caused the available stocks of the Italian licence-built version of the DB 605 engine to run short. As there was still a demand for the aircraft, it was decided to convert the type to use the more readily available Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, with the first conversion flying in early 1948. The conversion was successful, and the AMI decided to convert its G.55s to Merlin power, these re-entering service at the Lecce flying school in 1950 as the G.59-1A and G.59-1B (single and two seat versions).

Syria placed an order for 30 similar aircraft, which by this time, were completely from new production as the stocks of G.55 components had been exhausted. Of these, 26 were single seaters (designated G.59-2A) and the remaining four two seaters (G.59-2B). A single G.59-2A was acquired by Argentina for evaluation, but no further orders followed from the South American republic.

The final versions were the G.59-4A single seater and G.59-4B two seater, which were fitted with bubble canopies for improved visibility. 20 G.59-4As and ten G.59-4Bs were purchased by Italy.