Introduced in 1977, the Christen Eagle II was the brainchild of avid aerobatic pilot and entrepreneur,
Frank Christensen. His idea? Give pilots a refined, aerobatic kit plane almost anyone could build.
The sporty little two-seater was so well-received that a slightly modified, single-seat version
became the plane of choice for one of the greatest aerobatic demonstration teams of all time –
Charlie Hillard, Tom Poberezny and Gene Soucy, otherwise known as The Eagles. The trio flew the
plane from 1979 through 1995, thrilling millions at air shows all over the world.
The Hangar 9® Christen Eagle II 90 ARF brilliantly captures the spirit of this remarkable airplane. Constructed of top
quality balsa and light plywood, it will eagerly perform extreme aerobatics just like its full-scale inspiration using your
choice of glow or brushless electric power options. And it comes out of the box with a level of scale fidelity that truly
sets it apart from the rest of the sport model crowd.
If you’re a sport flier ready for more advanced planes or an aerobatic pro looking for a fun, sport scale model, the Christen Eagle II 90 has what you’re after.
• Lightweight balsa/plywood construction
• Impressive scale outline
• Multi-color Eagle UltraCote® trim scheme
• Painted fiberglass cowl and wheel pants
• Designed for glow or electric power
• Large, easy-access top hatch
• Cockpit details and pilot figure included
• All hardware included
• Wing transport frames included
Type: Airplanes
Wingspan: 54.0 in (137 cm)
Overall Length: 50.8 in (129 cm)
Flying Weight: 8.50 - 10.0 lb (3.85 - 4.50 kg)
Motor Size: Power 90
Radio: 4 channel radio system minimum
Servos: 5 standard size servos required (4 for EP)
Prop Size: Saito 125: 16 x 6; Power 90: 17 x 8E
Wing Area: 878 sq. in. (56.7 sq. dm.)
Wing Loading: 22.3-26.2 oz/sq ft (67.9-79.3 g/sq dm)
Recommended Environment: Outdoor
Speed Control: 75-Amp
Assembly Time: 10-15 Hours
Recommended Battery: 14.8V 4000mAh 4S 30C LiPo x2
Engine Size: .75 - .91 2-stroke; 1.15 - 1.25 4-stroke
Experience Level: Intermediate
Is Assembly Required: Yes
Minimum Age Recommendation: 14 years
Retracts: No
Spinner Size: 2.75 inch
Trim Scheme Colors: UltraCote White, Deep Blue, Orange, Black, Smoke Purple, Deep Red, Flame Red, Dark Yellow, Bright Yellow
Flaps: No
CG (center of gravity): 5 to 5-1/2 inches behind the leading edge of the upper wing at center
Control Throw (Ailerons): Low: 15mm up/down, 33% expo; High: 22mm up/down, 42% expo
Control Throw (Elevator): Low: 25mm up/down, 30% expo; High: 35mm up/down, 42% expo
Control Throw (Rudder): Low: 35mm right/left, 35% expo; High: 45mm right/left, 45% expo
4-cycle Setup:
- 4+ channel Transmitter and Receiver radio system
- Engine
- Propeller
- Glow Plug
- Fuel
- Receiver Battery
- (5) Standard Servos
Electric Setup:
- 4+ channel Transmitter and Receiver radio system
- Motor
- ESC
- (2) 4000mAh+ 30C 4S LiPo Batteries
- LiPo-compatible Charger
- Propeller
- (4) Standard Servos