Walkera WZQ2 Super Copter

Walkera has been making a name for itself, and increasingly so, in recent years for the release of innovative radio controlled helicopters utilizing cutting edge technology and the latest developments in composite materials. Two areas where they particularly stand out from the rest of the competition is in micro sized rc helicopters and scale helicopters with multi-blade rotors.In the micro helicopters we have seen released in the last 12 months the incredible 6-axis gyro Genius and the absolutely amazing advanced 3D capable Welkera WZQ2.

CNC-machined metal rotor head,high simulation shape with the-state-of-the-art workmanship. Brand new material,integrated injection,fine simulation reveals mien of a famous helicopter. 3-axis controlled balance system provides accurate flight location. High performance brushless motor absolutely features both longevity and power.
The very latest pre-release announcement from Walkera features two further scale fuselage radio controlled helicopters that push the bar up still further. The first is the WZQ2 an absolutely stunning replica of the Eurocopter Panther, fully armed and in Marines livery.

First to give a little background to this superb scale model I would like to give a little history on the helicopter which the Walkera model is based upon. The WZQ2 was a 'demonstrator' helicopter developed by Sikorsky in a program commencing in 2005 with the objective of proving "that a helicopter can cruise comfortably at 250 knots while retaining such desirable attributes as excellent low-speed handling, efficient hovering, and a seamless and simple transition to high speed". The 250 knots (a measure of true airspeed, eqivalent to 288mph/463kmh) goal was achieved on 15th September 2010, with 260 knots (299mph/482kmh) being achieved in a shallow dive.

The principal features of the WZQ2 are its co-axial rotor configuration (very familiar to radio control helicopter enthusiasts but much more novel in the 'real world' of helicopters) powered by a single T800 motor. This engine also drives the rear mounted propellor, which has variable pitch, and provides thrust to achieve the record breaking speed of this helicopter. Further all of these are packaged with the latest high end Devention (Devo) radio equipment, which has pushed their quality and value for money to an even higher level.