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 RC Do-335
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NOTE: FOR THE RC DO-335 SEE THE BOTTOM HALF OF THE PAGE.
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fighter/bomber
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DB603E-1
2- V 1,800 hp ea.
16,000 lbs.
21,165 lbs.
45' 5"
45' 3"
1 x 30mm/2 x 15mm
2,200 lbs.
326 mph
474 mph
350 mph
3,300 fpm
37,400 feet
1,280 miles
1944 |
The Dornier Do 335 Pfeil was the fastest propeller driven aircraft of World War II. The first prototype Do-335 flew on Oct. 17, 1943. Power was by two Daimler Benz DB 603 engines rated at 1,761 take-off h.p. each.
Test pilots reported speed, acceleration and maneuverability as well as or superior to any single engine aircraft.
Items needing improving in the Do-335 were the rearward visibility and a tall, somewhat weak, landing gear structure necessary for propeller clearance. Later versions of the Pfeil had rear view mirrors in blisters added to the canopy, improved engine cooling, and redesigned landing gear doors.
The concept for the Do-335 came from the Dornier flying boats with push-pull engines built during World War I. Advantages of the design were less drag, better control in case of loss of one engine and better maneuverability.
By 1939 Dornier had designed a Do-335 bomber with the push-pull layout. Prototypes proved the effectiveness of the design, but the aircraft never went into production. That is because the German government cancelled all aircraft projects taking over one year to complete.
By the spring of 1944 Dornier submitted an updated version of his bomber. It received funding by the German government and was designated the Do-335. However, later that year the government changed the requirements of the aircraft from a bomber to that of a fighter bomber. Dornier had to modify his bomber to meet the new requirements and that delayed production.
Ten Do-335 aircraft were ready for testing in May of 1944. Upgrades to the original design incorporated the more powerful DB603E-1 engines plus additional weapons and fuel capacity.
By the end of the war only fourteen Do-335 aircraft had been produced.
NitroPlanes rc Do-335.
Pictured above is the rc Do-335 for sale from NitroPlanes. It comes ready to fly, including transmitter, and has a wingspan and length of 37" with
a weight of around 26 oz. Twin geared Speed 370 type motors give the rc Do 335 plenty of power for aerobatics.
Don Smith has plans for a rc Do-335 shown in the first picture below. It has a wingspan of 99" and can be powered by 2 x 1.4 to 2.1 engines.
The next two pictures below are of the rc Do-335 built from a kit for sale by the Horrido Air Combat Team. It is 1:12 scale with a 58” wingspan and a 41” length. Power can come from Mega ACN 16/25/3 motors or 3.5 - 4.0- ccm engines.
Pictured last is the rc Do-335 by Patrick McCurry. The magnificent scale model radio control airplane was a 2006 Top Gun Master Class winner.
Please let us know about your favorite rc Do-335 or tell us about one that we haven't mentioned.
A rc Do-335 from Don Smith Plans.
A rc Do-335 in flight.
Horrido Air Combat Team rc Do-335.
RC Do-335 by Patrick McCurry.
For a 70" wingspan rc Do-335 check out the plans from Al Masters. Recommended power is a Saito .90 in front and a Saito .50 in back. It has an all up weight of around 17 lbs.
ESM Producing Co., China has a rc Do 335. The ARF's wingspan is 83 1/2" and its length is 84". You can put a single 50 cc engine up front or
a 1.20 up front with a .91 in the back. Weight is about 24 1/4 lbs.
Engel Modellbau has a rc Do-335 kit. Its wing span is 98.5" and weight is about 40 lbs. Power can be from 2 x 45 ccm engines.
For something smaller, Hirobo has a 32" wingspan rc Do335. Length is 27.5". It uses 2 x 380 electric motors.
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Dornier Do-335
