Top Flite Giant Scale Zero Gas ARF

At its introduction in 1940, the Zero was the most devastatingly effective aircraft in the air. Its long range and incredible performance made it virtually untouchable in combat with contemporary aircraft. With speed and maneuverability unmatched by anything in the sky, the Zero utterly dominated its enemies early in WWII.

This Top Flite model is a tribute to these legendary aircraft. It's designed to be scale in appearance and performance. It maintains ease of flight and good maneuverability on the ground with a thick airfoil, large wing and wide stance landing gear. Make no mistake, this Zero is no trainer. It's a sleek bird with maneuverability worthy of its legendary namesake. The Zero is sure to draw crowds at the airfield and give you hundreds of hours of high-octane thrills.

Built-up and sheeted airframe components come finished in flat MonoKote film.

Prehinged control surfaces and painted fiberglass parts reduce assembly time.

Designed for Robart retractable landing gear.

Optional drop tank.

Gold Edition, MonoKote Covering, IMAA Legal

 

Radio Compartment

A large radio compartment makes it easy to install your radio and access other on-board equipment.

 

Cowling Detail

A molded fiberglass cowling includes many scale details including stealth mounted gun ports. An included aluminum 2-bladed spinner adds to the convenience of the model. A 3-blade spinner, shown, is available separately.

Cockpit and Instrument Panel

Plenty of extraordinary details can be found in the Zero's cockpit, including recessed gauges, control stick, a pilot's seat and side panels. (Pilot not included).

 

Pilot

A highly detailed pilot made specifically for the Top Flite Zero is available separately from bestpilots.typepad.com.

Flap Detail

The Zero's split flaps are historically accurate and they're also prehinged for faster assembly.

 

Tail Cone

A smooth molded fiberglass tail cone cleans up the lines of the Zero and further improves the scale authenticity of the aircraft.

Optional Drop Tank

Japanese pilots frequently used external fuel tanks to get extra miles out of their Zeros. For modelers that want to go the extra mile, a scale drop tank is available separately. This piece adds to the realism of the fighter and lets you simulate tank drops!

 

Retractable Landing Gear

Robart Retracts add scale realism to your Zero. Both pneumatic and electric versions are available. Check the Product Recommendations for full details. Two-piece landing gear covers are included in the kit.

Antenna Detail

Special attention has been paid to every piece of the Zero to ensure that it is not only realistic and scale, but also convenient. The scale antenna mast is magnetically attached for easy removal prior to transportation and the greenhouse canopy is meticulously designed to resemble the full-scale version in every detail.

 

The P-51D has an aluminum spinner and molded dummy exhaust pipes added for authenticity. 

Your Zero is pre-covered in Monokote for the most accurate trim scheme possible.

 

SPECIFICATIONS

Stock Number: TOPA0712

Wingspan: 86 in (2185 mm)

Wing Area: 1276 in² (82.3 dm²)

Weight: 25.5-27.5 lb (11.5-12.4 kg)

Wing Loading: 46-50 oz/ft² (140-153 g/dm²)

Length: 70.5 in (1790 mm)

Radio Required: Radio system with a minimum of 7 channels (8-channel or greater recommended), 

8-12 servos, 50-60cc gasoline engine and Robart retracts.