Black Horse P-80 Shooting Star 80-100N Turbine Jet 1980mm (78") Wingspan - ARF

P-80 Shooting Star “Saggin’ Dragon” Turbine 1980mm (77.9”) Wingspan – Balsa Wood ARF from Black Horse - BHM1028-001

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 Turbine ARF brings this legendary pioneer to the flightline in a serious large-scale package built for pilots who want the full turbine 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 large turbine jet genuinely enjoyable to fly.

Designed for turbine engines in the 80–100N thrust class, the P-80 is built to deliver the authentic turbine sound and performance 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. Large easy-access top hatches, a detailed cockpit with canopy, pilot figure, and interior complete the package — a serious turbine ARF that looks every bit the part on the flightline and in the air.

Visit the Official Black Horse P-80 Shooting Star “Saggin’ Dragon” Turbine 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.

Built for Real Turbine Performance The P-80’s long fuselage and intakes were designed around a turbine engine — and it shows. Pair it with an 80–100N turbine and the result is the kind of authentic thrust, acceleration, and turbine sound that no EDF can replicate.

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 turbine engines in the 80–100N thrust class
• 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 turbine
• Large easy-access top hatch for convenient turbine installation and 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” Turbine 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
• 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
• Turbine Engine - 80–100N thrust rating (recommended)
• 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
• 2x Receiver/ECU battery - 2200mah-3200mAh 2S 7.4V LiPo Battery (recommended)
• 2 Cell compatible battery charger - select a minimum 2 cell (2S) charger from our Charger Collection