Super Decathlon 2450mm (96.4") Wingspan from Black Horse - Balsa Wood ARF - BHM1006-001
The American Champion 8KCAB Decathlon and Super Decathlon are two-seat fixed conventional gear light airplanes designed for flight training and personal use and capable of sustaining aerobatic stresses between +6g and −5g.
The model is scaled to approximately 1/4 and attention was paid to a true to original appearance and best flight characteristics. The model can be operated using an electric power system.
Visit the Official Black Horse Super Decathlon 2450mm Discussion Thread on HobbySquawk.com for additional photos, videos, reviews, and customer Q&A.
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Detailed Cockpit A detailed cockpit and painted pilot adds to the realism and scale appeal. |
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Fiberglass Molded Cowl Painted cowl requires minimal adaptation to your preferred power system. |
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Gas or Electric Power You can choose between gas or electric to power your model depending on your preference. |
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Scale Details The Decathlon sports several scale details and functions including opening cabin doors and metal braces. |
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Vibrant Paint Scheme The model comes with a bold and beautiful red and white paint scheme that is highly visible. |
Features:
- High level of prefabrication right out of the box
- Lightweight, strong, laser cut balsa and plywood construction
- Panel lines and details printed directly onto the pre-applied, high quality covering
- Aerofoiled tail surfaces
- Recessed hinges on all control surfaces
- Pre-drilled hinge mounting holes
- Heavy-duty pin hinges on all control surfaces
- Large easy access fuel tank/battery/servo access hatches with sprung loaded latches
- Painted and detailed cockpit, pilot and interior included
- Fiberglass control horns with ball link connector
- comprehensive control and fitting accessories included
- Two-piece, plug-in wings simplify transportation and assembly
- Fiberglass cowl and glass reinforced landing gear covers/pants
- Mounts for both electric and gas power options included
Includes:
- Black Horse Super Decathlon 2450mm (96.4") Wingspan - ARF
Requires (Electric):
- 6 Channel radio - select a minimum 6 channel radio from our Radio Collection
- 6 Channel receiver - select a minimum 6 channel receiver from our Receiver Collection
- 1100-1600 Watt brushless outrunner motor - we recommend the Admiral GP20 6320-295kV Brushless Motor
- 60-100 amp brushless ESC - we recommend Castle Creations Talon 60A ESC with 20A BEC
- 15-20A BEC - we recommend ZTW 18A BEC / UBEC
- 5x 45g standard servos - we recommend 5 Hitec HS-645MG Ultra Torque Ball Bearing Metal Gear Standard Servos
- 6 Cell 22.2V 4000 - 5000mAh LiPo Battery - we recommend Admiral 5000mAh 6S 22.2V 50C LiPo Battery with EC5 Connector
- Electric propeller - we recommend APC 17x10 Thin Electric Propeller
- 6 Cell compatible battery charger - select a minimum 6 cell (6S) charger from our Charger Collection
Requires (Gas):
- NGH GT35 35cc Two-Stroke Engine or NGH GF38 38cc Four-Stroke Engine
- Propeller - APC 18x10 Gas Propeller or APC 19x8 Thin Electric Propeller
Black Horse ARF models are constructed out of balsa wood and plywood. These are not foam models. The assembly of balsa wood ARF aircraft requires basic model building skills including the installation of servos, ESC, and motor (or gas engine).









