Black Horse P-80 Shooting Star 120mm EDF Jet 1980mm (78") Wingspan - ARF

P-80 Shooting Star “Saggin’ Dragon” 120mm EDF 1980mm (77.9”) Wingspan – Balsa Wood ARF from Black Horse - BHM1028-002

The Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star holds a permanent place in aviation history as America’s first operational jet fighter. Entering service with the U.S. Air Force at the close of World War II, the P-80 ushered in the jet age with a clean, purposeful airframe that combined the classic straight-wing design with true jet performance. Its distinctive silhouette — slim fuselage, straight tapered wings, and graceful tail — remains one of the most recognizable and evocative shapes in early American military aviation.

The Black Horse P-80 Shooting Star 120mm EDF ARF brings this legendary pioneer to the flightline in a serious large-scale package built for pilots who want the full wood ARF experience. Finished in the bold "Saggin' Dragon" nose art of F-80C serial 49-650 of the 16th Fighter Interceptor Squadron in Korea 1951, the model brings this jet’s rich history to life. The long fuselage, straight-wing planform, and carefully reproduced proportions capture the Shooting Star's iconic character at an impressive 1980mm (77.9”) wingspan.

Construction is precision laser-cut balsa and plywood with fiberglass and carbon reinforced internal structure — the same proven approach used across Black Horse’s serious scale ARF lineup. The result is an airframe that delivers the structural rigidity, light weight, and clean surface finish that wood ARF builders expect, with the added strength and long-term durability that fiberglass reinforcement provides. It rewards careful assembly with excellent in-flight stability, crisp handling, and the kind of predictable flight characteristics that make a big jet genuinely enjoyable to fly.

Designed for powerful 120mm EDF systems, the P-80 delivers the thrust and turbine-like presence that a jet of this scale demands. Retractable landing gear with brakes, gear doors, and a sequenced retract controller come included, so the model arrives ready to build without hunting down a separate gear system. A detailed cockpit with canopy, pilot figure, and interior add the finishing touches, while fiberglass intakes and a large easy-access battery hatch make field operation practical from the first flight.

Visit the Official Black Horse P-80 Shooting Star “Saggin’ Dragon” 120mm EDF Discussion Thread on HobbySquawk.com for additional photos, videos, reviews, and customer Q&A.

“Saggin’ Dragon” — History Has a Name F-80C serial 49-650 flew with the 16th Fighter Interceptor Squadron out of Suwon, Korea in the spring of 1951 — the same unit credited with what is widely recognized as the first jet-versus-jet aerial kill in history. Seventy years later, the dragon flies again.

Balsa, Plywood, and Fiberglass. Built Right. Laser-cut balsa and plywood with fiberglass-reinforced internal structure provide a precise fit, excellent rigidity, and a clean surface finish. This is a wood ARF built to reward the builder and last in the air.

Gear In, Gear Out — Ready to Go Retractable landing gear with brakes, gear doors, and a retract/brake controller come included, so there’s no guess work or gear system to source. Just build, fly, and enjoy the process.

Serious Power for a Serious Jet The P-80’s long fuselage and fiberglass intakes were made for a 120mm EDF. Pair it with the right power system and the result is the kind of thrust, speed, and turbine-like sound that makes a nearly two-meter jet fly like the jet it is.

The Pilot's Always Ready A painted cockpit interior, pilot figure, and that iconic bubble canopy — the details are all there. It's the kind of scale realism that stops people on the flightline and looks every bit as good at altitude.

The Silhouette Says It All Slim fuselage. Straight tapered wings. That unmistakable tail. The P-80 has one of the purest, most elegant profiles in jet aviation history — and at 1980mm (77.9”), the Black Horse P-80 Shooting Star carries it with the presence it deserves.

Features:

• Striking "Saggin' Dragon" nose art with bold USAF markings and authentic colors
• Large 1980mm (77.9”) P-80 scale airframe delivers commanding presence on the ground and in the air
• Two-piece, plug-in wings with quick-release wing system dramatically simplify assembly and transport
• Included electric retractable landing gear with brakes, gear doors, and retract/brake controller
• Precision laser-cut balsa and plywood construction with fiberglass-reinforced internal structure for strength, rigidity, and light weight
• Designed for powerful 120mm EDF systems delivering serious jet performance and speed
• Factory-applied covering delivers crisp panel lines and vibrant scale color
• Detailed cockpit with canopy, pilot figure, and scale interior
• Fiberglass air intakes deliver scale appearance and optimized airflow to the EDF
• Large easy-access battery and power system hatches for convenient field operation
• Factory pre-hinged control surfaces reduce build time and simplify setup
• Fiberglass control horns and comprehensive hardware package included
• Comprehensive control linkages, servo extensions, and fitting accessories included

Includes:

• P-80 Shooting Star “Saggin’ Dragon” 120mm EDF 1980mm (77.9”) Wingspan ARF with factory-applied scale covering and markings
• Two-piece, plug-in wings with quick-release wing mounting system
• Electric retractable landing gear system with brakes, gear doors, and retract controller
• Fiberglass air intakes (left and right
• Painted cockpit with canopy, pilot figure, and interior details
• Comprehensive control linkages, servo extensions, hardware, and assembly accessories
• Instruction manual

Requires:

• 9 Channel radio - select a minimum 9 channel radio from our Radio Collection
• 9 Channel receiver - select a minimum 9 channel receiver from our Receiver Collection
• 120mm 12S EDF power system - we recommend JP Hobby 120mm 12-Blade EDF 12S Power System w/760Kv Motor
• 160 Amp Brushless ESC - we recommend ZTW Mantis G2 160A High Voltage OPTO ESC
• 8x high torque mini servos (8–16kg) - we recommend Hitec MD-250MW HV HT Mini Digital Servo (8-pack)
• Servo extension leads (various lengths) – we recommend BenchCraft Servo Extension Cable assortment
• For 12S setup - we recommend 2 Pack of Admiral Pro Series 6000mAh 6S 50C LiPo Batteries
• EC5 2-to-1 series adapter - BenchCraft EC5 2 to 1 Series Adapter with 10 Gauge Silicone Wire
• 1x Receiver Battery – we recommend Admiral 2100mAh 2S 6.6V LiFe Battery with XT60/JR/Futaba Connectors
• 6 Cell compatible battery charger - select a minimum 6 cell (6S) charger from our Charger Collection