KI-61 Tony

Description: An electric “Rising-Sun Warrior” of the South Pacific

Designed by Mark Rittinger, the KI-61 Tony is an easy-to-build balsa model with a foam-core wing. The parts count is minimal, and construction is straightforward and simple. Designed specifically around the author’s standard Magnetic Mayhem/Master Airscrew gearbox power system, the Tony’s performance is impressive. Other power systems can also be used but are not shown on the plans.
Additional Information:

• Type: electric WW II Japanese fighter
  
• Wingspan: 42 in.
  
• Weight: 45 oz.
  
• Wing Area: 318 sq. in.
  
• Wing Loading: 20.38 oz./sq. ft.
  
• Radio req’d: 3- to 4-channel (elevator, throttle, ailerons, optional rudder)
  
• Motor used: Kyosho Magnetic Mayhem reverse-wind motor with 3.5:1 Master Airscrew gearbox
  
• Prop used: APC 12×10 E
  
• Difficulty Level: 2
  
• Sheets: 1