RCV58CD - Spitfire

Built by George Cooper, USA

Specifications

Kit Manufacturer: Dynaflite
Plane: Spitfire
Weight
: 5 lbs
Prop:
11x6 APC

Powered by: RCV58CD

This Spitfire has been built from an obsolete Dynaflite 'fun-scale' kit.  The photo to the right highlights the cooling provision George has provided in the build stage.  The cooling hole in the front is slightly larger than the cylinder and the outlet is large with a balsa fairing in front of the outlet to create a vacuum.

George decided to add the Canadian insignia to the spitfire even though they are not 'proper' for the era.  We agree with him that they look great on the blue plane.

George has measured the static thrust on this engine at 4.6 lbs with an 11x6 turning at 9900 rpm.