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BMJ-B-321 Astro-Hog 1/2 Scale
Astro-Hog, Prior to the Astro-Hog, by Fred Dunn and published in the April 1958
issue of MAN, radio controlled models were all high wing designs. Consensus of
the R/C flyers at the time was that low wingers were doomed and would never be
suitable for R/C use. But with the introduction of multi-channel radio equipment
featuring simultaneous control, ailerons were the answer. The Astro-Hog opened
the door for performing complex maneuvers like slow rolls, four point rolls, and
inverted flight. The design was reported to be aerodynamically sound and
structurally capable of withstanding any normal abuse. It was also reported that
the number of flights per crackup was increasing with the Astro-Hog which led
many builders to add extra finishing details to their models. At 36” span the
BMJR Astro-Hog is half size of the original 72”, and is truly a model of a
model. With brushless electric power, and wing area 194 sq. in. and a flying
weight in the 17oz range, its flight characteristic has proven to be excellent,
and following the original structural design has produced a substantial
airframe.
PVHC Price: $87.50
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