Gold Edition version of the famous British warbird

Developed in 1942 to equalize the threat of the German Focke Wulf, the Spitfire MkIX proved to be a key factor in England's air defense. Top Flite has now brought the Spitfire MkIX to life in a stunning R/C kit. By combining the Spitfire's rich combat heritage with Gold Edition assembly ease and authenticity, Top Flite has created a superb reproduction of a vintage aircraft.

    * Perfectly fitting, CAD-engineered wood parts ease building, with very little carving necessary

    * A precision-formed ABS cowl, wing fairings and exhaust stacks, along with a clear canopy and many other details, supply impressive scale realism

    * An elliptical wing with Selig airfoil provides stable, forgiving warbird flight

    * An extensive hardware package, complete with wire rod-in-tube pushrods, comes with the kit, along with a high-quality, photo-illustrated manual and full-size plans

    * Many detailed accessory options are available

Retracts
Heavy-duty, formed 3/16" wire landing gear is provided, or you can add standard retract gear.
The realism extends to authentic retract movement-the gear pulls back at a slight backward angle,
true to the full-scale fighter.  

The wing leading edge comes preshaped-and overall, there's extremely little carving required.
The Spitfire's all-balsa exterior provides the ideal surface for easy finishing.
Top Flite includes a generous supply of high-quality hardware.

With Top Flite's optional In-Cowl Muffler and header (TOPQ7915 and TOPQ7920), you can preserve
true-scale looks by hiding an O.S. .61-.75 engine under the cowl!  

The scale tailwheel location is only one example of Top Flite's attention to realism.
The rudder and elevator surfaces are ribbed-and after covering film is applied, they appear to be
authentically fabric-covered.

The Spitfire's fuselage is large enough for straightforward radio gear installation-and it still
allows plenty of room for the optional scale cockpit kit and retract air tank.
The kit's instruction manual explains how to install retracts step-by-step.  

This model lets you carry the scale realism as far as you like, with numerous accessories and
building options available. For example, the detailed, photo-illustrated instructions explain
how to create these operational split flaps.

All surface detail typical of the WWII Spitfire MkIX is provided with Top Flite's Gold Edition
model-notice, for example, the exhaust stacks along the kit's nicely fitting, precision-formed ABS cowl.  
Optional Cockpit Kit
An optional, precision-formed scale Cockpit Interior Kit (TOPQ8403) for the Spitfire MkIX is also available. Easy to install, the kit includes seat, instrument panel and many other impressive details-a great addition to your model!

SPECIFICATIONS
Stock Number: TOPA0140
Wingspan: 63 in (1600 mm)
Wing Area: 687 in² (44 dm²)
Weight: 7.5-8.5 lb (3400-3855 g)
Wing Loading: 25-28.5 oz/ft² (76-87 g/dm²)
Fuselage Length: 53 in (1345 mm)
Required: 2-stroke .61-.75 or 4-stroke .70-.91 engine; 4-6 channel radio w/5-7 servos
Suggested MonoKote Colors: Olive Drab, Dove Gray, Black & White
Recommended Scale Options: Cockpit Kit (TOPQ8403); In-Cowl Muffler (TOPQ7915)—requires header TOPQ7920 for O.S. engines