The Dornier Do 27 is a German single-engine STOL utility aircraft that was designed and manufactured by Dornier GmbH (later DASA Dornier and Fairchild-Dornier). It was notable for being the first mass-produced aircraft in Germany following the end of the Second World War.
The Dornier Do 27 is a electric or gas .46-size aerobatic airplane with a 1620mm wingspan, constructed primarily from balsa wood and covered with a fuel-resistant covering. This ARF requires assembly and installation of your choice of servos and power system, and includes flaps, fiberglass cowl, painted pilot and other scale details. The large battery hatch affords ample room for either electric or gas setups. Impress at your flying field with this unique post-World War II utility aircraft!
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Fully Covered and Detailed The Nexa Dornier Do 27 comes fully covered including simulated panel lines and rivets. |
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Scale Details Throughout There is no shortage of scale details with this Dornier Do 27 including functional flaps, detailed cockpit and painted pilot. |
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Easy Battery Access The battery hatch is accessed simply and easily under the canopy. |
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Fly A Unique Utility Craft The Dornier Do 27 is a unique German WWII utility aircraft that performs aerobatics with ease and style while supporting slow scale flying capability. |
- Complete Balsa and lite-ply construction for rigidity and durability
- Covered from tip to tail in scale details including functional flaps, plastic seat, antenna, printed simulated panel lines and rivets
- Fiberglass cowling for strength and durability
- All control surfaces come out of the box pre-hinged and installed for convenience
- Large battery hatch allows for your chosen electric or gas setup
- Nexa Dornier Do 27 Army Version 1620mm (63") Wingspan - ARF
- Wheels and spinner
- Fuel tank, hardware and decals
- 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
- Brushless outrunner motor - we recommend the Admiral GP10 5030-400Kv Brushless Motor
- 70 Amp brushless ESC - we recommend the ZTW Mantis 85A ESC with 5A SBEC
- 4x standard servos for ailerons, elevator, and rudder - we recommend Hitec D-645MW High Voltage High Torque Digital Metal Gear Servo Airplane Multi-Pack (4 Servos)
- 2x 17g standard servos for flaps - we recommend Hitec HS-82MG Metal Gear Micro Servo Airplane Multi-Pack (2 Servos)
- TWO 4 Cell 14.8V 4500 - 5000mAh LiPo Batteries (for an 8S setup) - we recommend the Admiral Pro 5000mAh 4S 14.8V 60C LiPo Battery with EC5 Connector Multi-Pack (2 Batteries)
- 2 to 1 series adapter for battery plug - we recommend the BenchCraft EC5 2 to 1 Series Adapter
- Standard 13x8 2-blade electric propeller - we recommend the APC 13x8 Thin Electric Propeller - Black
- 4 Cell compatible battery charger - select a minimum 4 cell (4S) charger from our Charger Collection
- 2 stroke engine - we recommend the NGH GT9 Pro 9cc Two-Stroke Engine
- 2 blade gas propeller - we recommend the APC 12x6 Gas Propeller
Nexa 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). Product Specifications:
AGE LEVEL : 14 and up
SKILL LEVEL : Intermediate
BUILD TIME : 5+ Hours
| Model Scale | 1/5.5 |
| Wingspan | 1620mm / 63in |
| Length | 1210mm / 47.6in |
| Empty Weight | 2900g / 102.29oz |
| CG (Center of Gravity) | 65-68mm from the leading edge of the wing's root |
| Power System | 400Kv or equivalent brushless outrunner motor for electric or 2-stroke for gas (required) |
| Electronic Speed Control | 70A (required) |
| Propeller / EDF | 13x8 2-blade for electric or 12x6 2-blade for gas (required) |
| Servos |
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| Landing Gear | Aluminum gear (included) |
| Required Battery | TWO 4 Cell 14.8V 4500 - 5000mAh LiPo Batteries (required for 8S setup) |
| Required Radio | 6+ Channel (required) |
| Ailerons | Yes |
| Elevator | Yes |
| Rudder | Yes |
| Flaps | Yes |
| Lights | No |
| Hinge Type | CA fabric |
| Material | Balsa and light plywood |
| Skill Level | Intermediate |
| Build Time | 5+ Hours |
| Recommended Environment | Outdoors |