Black Horse Model
Tucano
Versatile 1.73 m turboprop for glow, petrol or electric
Scale/SportARFGlowPetrolElectricExperienced
The Tucano is a sporty military turboprop trainer with a tight outline and a powerful stance. Black Horse renders it at a 1730 mm wingspan, built entirely from balsa and plywood and covered in printed heat-shrink film.
The relatively high wing loading gives a lively yet controlled flight attitude for experienced sport pilots. Supplied pre-built (ARF) with CNC metal suspension struts (included); electric retract gear required (not included). Build as .65–.95 glow, 15cc petrol or electric; 70 mm spinner.
Highlights
- Sporty military turboprop scale model
- All balsa and plywood, covered in printed heat-shrink film
- CNC metal suspension struts (included)
- Prepared for electric retract gear (not included)
- 70 mm spinner; build as glow, 15cc petrol or electric
Specifications
| Wingspan | 1730 mm |
| Length | 1752 mm |
| Weight | 4.7 kg |
| Wing area | 47.6 dm² |
| Wing loading | 98.74 g/dm² |
| Wing profile | NACA |
| Spinner | 70 mm |
| Landing gear | CNC metal suspension struts (incl.); electric retract gear (not incl.) |
| Covering | Printed heat-shrink film |
What you need (not included)
| Radio | 7 channels |
| Servos | 8 |
| Combustion engine | 15cc |
| Propeller | to suit engine |
Electric conversion – guideline
| Motor | Brushless outrunner, 1200–2200 W, 650 KV |
| Speed controller (ESC) | 80 A |
| Battery (LiPo) | 6S 4000–5000 mAh |
| Receiver battery | 6 V 1200–2000 mAh |
Specifications according to the manufacturer. Motor, radio, servos and battery are not included unless otherwise stated.