Killer Vee (oz16956)

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Killer Vee. Radio control sport model. Wingspan 37 in, wing area 318 sq in, for electric power (or IC).

Quote: "Designed specifically for electric power, the Killer Vee delivers flying performance that easily matches any glow powered sport plane. Fully aerobatic on just ailerons and elevator control, the Killer Vee will do anything you ask of it. Construction is straightforward, with no special materials or building techniques required.

Parts are included in the kit for either electric or .049 power, and the plans show details for the installation of a .10. Whatever your choice of power, the distinctive looks and performace of the Killer Vee make it hard to beat.

Power Combinations:

1. Leisure Modified .05, 7 1200 mAh cell motor battery, Cox 6x4 gray prop.
2. Astro Flight Cobalt .05, 7 1200 mAh cell motor battery, Cox 7x3.5 prop.
3. Cox .049 Black Widow, 6x3 gray prop.
4. OS .10, 2 0z tank, Top Flight 7x4 prop.

Electric conbinations called out give 3 to 4 minutes of full power flight. The .049 runs 3 minutes. The .10 will run 6 to 8 minuntes."

Direct submission to Outerzone.

Update 23/8/2026: Added kit review from Model Airplane News, May 1988, thanks to rocketpilot.

Quote: "Field and Bench Review. GM Precision Bumble Vee & Killer Vee. By Chris Abate.

IF SOME say 'bigger is better' then I must say smaller is neater. I say this because here I'll be talking about GM Precision Products. Bumble Vee and Killer Vee. A two-in-one review of small neat kits.

The two aircraft have totally different looks and flight envelopes. If you haven't guessed it, both models are what we refer to as 1/2As. Both readily accommodate either glow engines or electric power packages, and the V-tails make for an interesting design.

CONSTRUCTION: Parts for both planes are nicely machine-cut and are not die-crunched. The hardware packages are complete with all the usual parts, such as hinges, control horns and wheel retainers. The printed plans are rolled, not folded, and this is most appreciated. The instruction books are easy to understand and, as I mentioned earlier, show both the electric and glow installations. The instructions contain numerous photos showing key construction sequences.

I chose glow engines for both aircraft. Even though the Bumble Vee is a high-wing plane and the Killer We is a low-winger, both are very easy to construct.

The fuselage sides are 3/32 balsa and are pre-cut to outline. Both have three major bulkheads, one being the lirewall. When the bulkheads have been glued to one fuselage side, this is then put over the top view of the plan and the other side is added. This sequence ensures a straight and twist-free fuselage.

After removing the assembly from the building board. the additional steps to complete the fuselages are performed. The stabs are V-tails and are solid 1/2- inch sheets, which are very simple to construct.

When you construct the wings, you'll really be impressed with the machine-cut pans. The ribs are clean-cut with no frayed edges. On the Killer Vee, all shear webs are pre-cut. as are the 1/4-inch square balsa trailing-edge spacers. Nice touch! In the construction of both wings, the trailing edge is placed on the plan, and several ribs are used to set the spacing. Position the lower spar, add the remaining ribs, the center sheeting and the pre-shaped wing leading edge, which is made of spruce, as are the two spars. This basically completes the wings, which are then cut along their center line at the root ribs. Root ribs are angle-sanded to the correct dihedral, and the wing panels are then glued together..."

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