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The North American B-25
Mitchell made the first U.S. air strike against the Japanese mainland on April 28, 1942.
The aircraft did score a combat victory before that when on December 24, 1941 one
was credited with the sinking of a Japanese submarine.
The medium bomber was named after General Billy Mitchell, one of the earliest proponents of air power.
Its pilots appreciated the aircraft for its predictable handling, and ground crews appreciated its low maintenance.
The B-25 Mitchell was North American Aircraft's first mass manufactured warplane. Its design made it relatively easy to produce and simple to maintain.
One of the most versatile U. S. aircraft of World War II, B-25 Mitchell missions included strafing, low and medium altitude bombing, training, anti shipping, and reconnaissance.
In the South Pacific, the aircraft was especially effective as a low altitude bomber. When used by the Pacific 5th Air Force, it was armed with a 75 mm cannon and four .50 cal. machine guns in the nose.
It had an additional four .50 cal. machine guns in blisters along side of the nose, two in the aircraft waist, two in a dorsal turret and two in the tail.
The North American B-25 Mitchell could carry 3,000 lbs. of bombs in its belly, and four rockets under each wing.
In addition to the U.S. Army Air Corps, the U.S. Navy and numerous U.S. Allies all used the twin engine bomber.
Demand by U.S. Allies for the aircraft was so great that U.S. forces never had more than about 2,700 aircraft deployed.
When WW II ended, the B-25 Mitchell was used primarily as a trainer. Flight schools appreciated the easy ground handling of the aircraft due to its wide spread main landing gear and steady in flight handling.
Some post-war aircraft were used by the U.S. military as VIP transports until they were eventually retired in May of 1960.
Over 9,950 North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft of all models were manufactured.
In the photos immediately above and below is the rc B-25 Mitchell ARF from Nitro Planes. It has a 71" wingspan with a length of 55". It can be powered by a pair of .52 two cycle, or .70 four cycle engines. It is available in silver or green paint schemes. All up weight is a little over 9 lbs.
American Eagle has a 109" wingspan rc B-25 Mitchell scale model airplane kit. It can be powered by 1.08 - 1.40 2C, 1.20 - 1.50 4C glow or 23 cc - 40 cc gas engines.
Kondor Model Products has a rc B-25 Mitchell giant scale model airplane ARF for sale. It has a wingspan of 95" and weighs around 20 lbs. The fuselage is made from epoxy, with balsa wings standard and epoxy wings optional. Retractable landing gear are another available option.
In the second picture below is the 16.8 foot wingspan rc B-25 Mitchell built by Jack Uhl. It was made from enlarged Ziroli plans and weighs 165 lbs. Power is by two Husky 7.3 cc engines.
The next picture is a rc B-25 Mitchell rc from Nick Ziroli Plans. There are two sizes available. There is a 101" wingspan model that can be powered by 2 x 23 cc gas or 1.08 glow engines. The giant scale 118" wingspan model needs two 38 cc gas engines for power.
Hobby-Lobby has a RTF B-25 Mitchell for sale from eRC. Its a radio ready EPO foamy that includes retracts. Wingspan is 53", length is 41", and weight is about 4 lbs.
Esm Producing Co., China, has a rc B-25 Mitchell ARF for sale. Its wingspan is 95" and it needs .91 four strokes for power. It comes with an epoxy fuselage and b/u wings.
Wing Mfg. Co. has a rc B-25 Mitchell kit. It builds to a 84" wingspan and 64" length with a weight of around 14 1/2 lbs. The fuselage is made from balsa and wings are balsa over foam. Engines can be from .40 to .60 2C or .48 to .90 4C.
Top Flite has a scale B-25 Mitchell ARF. Its of all wood construction with a 88 1/2" wingspan and 70 1/2" length. Engines can be from .46 to .50 2C or .70 4C. Weight is about 18 lbs.
Jack Devine Models has a giant scale B-25 Mitchell kit for sale. Wingspan is 106" and length is 83". Recommended engines are G23 - G26. Weight is around 23 lbs.
Hangar 9 has a rc B-25 Mitchell ARF for sale with a 81" wingspan and 63" length. Construction is from wood. Power can come from .36 to .40 two cycle engines or equivalent electric motors. Weight is about 15 lbs.
If you are looking for a small scale B-25 Mitchell kit for rc, check out the one from Guillows. Its wingspan is just 28". Engines are from .020 -.049.
Blackhorse Models has a rc B-25 Mitchell. Its wingspan is 62 1/2" and length is 48 1/2". From .25 to .32 2C engines or equivalent electric motors can power the 6 lb. scale model.
RC-Royal.com has rc B-25 Mitchell plans. Wingspan is 71", length is 54", construction is all wood, and weight is about 8 1/2 lbs. You will need from .40 to .60 2C or .52 to .60 4C engines for power.
Flying Styro has a ARF B-25 Mitchell scale model rc airplane for sale. Its a foamy with a wingspan of 48" and a length of 37". Speed 400 size motors can power it.
Richard Ferrier has three-view drawings for several rc B-25 Mitchell models.
The last picture on this page is of the Wowplanes rc B-25 Mitchell built from their kit. It is a foamy with a 55" wingspan and 44" length for 480 size motors. Weight is around 64 oz.
We have seen a rc B-25 Mitchell plan from Royal Products for sale on eBay and RC Groups. It builds to a 67.5" wingspan and 52" length with a weight of about 8 1/2 lbs. Engines used for power can range from
.40 to .46 two cycle or .52 to .60 four cycle.
Dare Hobby has a rc B-25 Mitchell all wood kit for sale. Its wingspan is 42" and length is 33 1/2". Power comes from electric motors.
Tom Blackstone has B-25 Mitchell plans for sale. Wingspan is 95" and length is 72". A Saito 100 engine is recommended to power the approximately 21 lb. scale model.
Fly-Model Factory, China is selling a rc B-25 Mitchell ARF scale model airplane. Wingspan is 71" and length is 52". The only power recommended comes from a .52 four stroke engine. Weight is around 9 1/2 lbs.
If you are looking for rc B-25 Mitchell kits made from Nick Ziroli plans, check out Kit Cutters.
Kit Cutters has a 71" wingspan rc B-25 Mitchell kit made from Sid Morgan Plans.
Kit Cutters has a kit of a rc B-25 Mitchell scale model rc airplane made from Nexus Plans. It has a 76" wingspan and uses .40 size engines.
Kit Cutters has a kit for sale of the rc B-25 Mitchell airplane from Dan Palmer Plans. Its wingspan is 67 1/2" and length is 53". You will need a pair of .25 engines for the approximately 6 lb. model.
Cleveland Models has plans for sale of the rc B-25 Mitchell with wingspans of 27", 37", 54 1/2", 73", and giant scale 109", 145 1/2" and 218".
If you have have a favorite rc B-25 Mitchell please email us.
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A rc B-25 Mitchell for sale by Nitro Planes.
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Jack Uhl and his rc B-25 Mitchell.
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A rc B-25 Mitchell from Nick Ziroli Plans.
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Wowplanes rc B-25 Mitchell.
Michael Montafiore built a 102" wingspan rc B-25 Mitchell from modified Nick Ziroli plans. He powers it with O.S. 1.20 4 C engines. Weight is around 25 lbs.
Henry Rumpler has a rc B-25 Mitchell EP. Its wingspan is 95" with power coming from AXI 41130 20 motors. Weight is about 19 lbs.
David Mountjoy has a B-25 Mitchell model rc airplane. Wingspan is 100" with power from RCV 1.20 engines. It weighs in at roughly 32 lbs.
Hugh Garrison built a 120" wingspan rc B-25 Mitchell and powers it with G 28 engines.
John Richards has a 110" wingspan scale rc B-25 Mitchell model airplane. He uses Plettenberg 370 50 motors to power the approximately 30 lb. model.
Dick Lawrence built his 112" wingspan rc B-25 Mitchell using fiberglass construction. The 35 lb. model uses G 38 power.
Ian Smith scratch built a giant scale rc B-25 Mitchell with a 150" wingspan. Ian chose Q 52 engines for power.
North American B-25 Mitchell
