Description

The Dornier DO-27 is an evolution of the DO-25. Modifications were made to the wing and the vertical stabilizer, among other components. The previously external fuel tanks were integrated into the wings, and a Lycoming GO-480-B1A6 engine was installed. The significantly heavier engine and the resulting change in the center of gravity necessitated a relocation and reinforcement of the landing gear. After constructing a crash cell for load testing, production of a prototype began in the fall of 1955, which eventually took to the skies for the first time on October 17, 1956. The Bundeswehr was one of the largest customers, receiving the first production aircraft on January 14, 1957, which was delivered to Army Aviation Squadron 811 in Niedermendig. Thus, the Dornier Do-27 was the first German powered aircraft to be produced in series after World War II.

This is a very nice scale replica of a Dornier DO-27 in the typical camouflage paint scheme of the Bundeswehr – this model offers perfect flight characteristics with a pleasant size and a balanced drive concept for standard 4S LiPo batteries of 14.8V with a capacity of 3000-5000mAh and a minimum of 30C. The DO-27 can certainly be classified as a high-wing trainer and appeals to both experienced model pilots and advanced beginners alike. Large scale wheels, LED lighting in the wings and on the vertical stabilizer, as well as a wingspan of 1600mm with a lifting profile, provide the model with short takeoff and landing characteristics – the model almost never experiences a stall. The slow flight characteristics are fantastic and pose no significant difficulties for aspiring pilots. Additionally, the striking paint scheme offers good visibility in the air, greatly simplifying the overall orientation of the model.