RC Hovercraft kit of the  

US ARMY SK5 Hovercraft.

The 7255 Assault Craft Air Cushion

 also known as a SK5 'PACV' or Patrol Air Cushion Vehicle

Turn heads at your local lake with this detailed scale model! The US Marines used the SK5 Hovercraft in Vietnam. Also known as the Patrol Air Cushion Vehicle or PACV (pronounced Pac-Vee), it was a derivative of the British SRN5 that was licensed to Bell for production in the USA. Two models were produced for the Army these being the 7235 and 7255 variants. This model depicts the 7255 of which three were made and used as in Vietnam.

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Complete SK5 Kit  

Including all parts - Motors, Propellers, Wiring, Connectors, Ready Made Skirt, Nuts/Bolts and 20 page Construction Manual

A Fast, Full Feature Radio Controlled

Hovercraft  Offering -

• Powerful RC motors for outstanding performance 

• Proportional RC throttle on lift and thrust

• Rough, tough non-rip skirt

• Will operate on water, ice or land

• Can be used indoors or out

• Smooth and rough surface capable

• Water proof body panels and skirt

• Easy unbolt and replace maintenance

• Easy electric setup and run

• Forward and reverse thrust capable

• Runs on standard R/C Car 6/7 cell batteries

• 1/4 mile range with standard 2, 3 or 4 channel R/C radios

"This scale model has performance just like the real thing"

The SK5 model is supplied with powerful motors as used in our giant ElectroCruiser RC hovercraft. This gives the SK5 superb thrust and lift power as well as outstanding handling - it will hover backwards as fast as it goes forwards! 

As with all our kits it features a highly detailed construction manual. The manual has step by step instructions, high resolution photos and full electrical wiring diagrams. The manual walks you step by step confidently through the process of building and operating the SK5 RC hovercraft. 

The manual not only provides a comprehensive parts list, instruction set and background information but also gives details of hovercraft operation and setup with 2 and 4 channel radios.

"Superbly detailed construction manual"

This SK5 RC Hovercraft offers true scale performance. It features high efficiency twin motors for optimum lift and thrust. The design has benefited from the Hovercraftmodels.com attention to detail in reproducing a model that will get attention at your local lake. This is a fast model hovercraft that comes as close as it gets to full size craft. Capable of forward and reverse thrust with throttle control makes this a very agile hovercraft.

The model is all molded in Lexan™ and ABS to make a robust and durable body. The SK5  can be operated with a 2 channel radio controlling the throttle for both lift and thrust motors from one speed controller and a single servo for rudder control. It can also be configured for 4 channel operation using two speed controllers and one servo for rudder control, the choice is yours. Full configuration details are in the manual, the kit supports both configurations.

Note: The speed controller(s), radio, batteries, and servo are not included in the SK5 kit. You can save and buy all you need as a 'SK5 Combination Kit'. This consists of the SK5 kit, 2 channel radio, servo, receiver, speed controller and battery for less that the price of the separate items. You may also buy them separately from our Parts Store. You could also use an existing 2 or 4 channel radio setup.

 

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Customer comment- 'I am really impressed with the quality of the kit and the detailed instructions - great for a first timer like myself'

CB - London, UK

" A scale model hovercraft that has  superb scale like features  "

 

Easy-Build Steps SK5 construction is set out in a detailed yet simple to follow step by step guide - just follow each step. Simple Power Up The SK5 model was designed so that it does not require special batteries - it uses the standard 7.2 or 8.4 volt 1500mA/hr or greater, radio control car rechargeable batteries. These are available in most hobby stores. "Installing the motors is a breeze!" Everything you need.... even the solder is in the box!  The motor assembly for the SK5 is simple and straight forward. Electrical wiring diagrams are included in the comprehensive 20 page manual.  Just solder on 4 wires, fit the propellers and bolt the assemblies into the SK5 body shell The wire and solder are even in the kit!  Also includes connecters to match the standard RC speed controller output used on radio control cars and boats. Just crimp the connectors, plug it in and you're ready to hover.