We are proud to present a whole new flying experience to you, based on our most recognized PA aircraft, the legendary Katana.
The Katana 52 is simply a work of art. The intricate design was carefully developed over several years to reach the highest standard in aircraft design and performance, together with a new and efficient iPAs power setup, and two striking color schemes designed by Malcolm Stiles, our very own scheme designer.
The Katana was designed by Shaun Vanunu, the man who delivered the most amazing electric-powered model aircraft available on the market today. Shaun is Precision Aerobatics’ chief engineer and co-owner. The man behind PA’s unique construction technique called FiberFusion, which was first implemented in 2006.
FiberFusion is a sophisticated engineering and construction method, developed and enhanced over the past ten years by Shaun and his team. FiberFusion uses 100% real carbon fiber, along with competition grade balsa/ply, utilizing carbon fiber where it really matters. Each variance of fiber used in the plane is carefully selected and utilized in a unique way, resulting in a much lighter – yet stronger and more rigid aircraft, that will fly like nothing else!
Shaun’s fresh approach to the Katana 52 design brings added benefits even to those who already own each of PA’s previous models, as the Katana 52’s flight envelope is like no other PA plane: combining the ability to perform new maneuvers never seen before on a PA plane, yet capable of the amazing slow speed handling PA planes are renown for, and precision to boot.
To reach these goals is not a minor undertaking – through hundreds of test flights we ensure you get the specific flight performance we envisioned in the design process. We invested endless efforts to test and retest in different climate conditions, adjusting the CG to get to the exact sweet spot and to guide you, so anyone can reach the peak performance this plane has to offer. We make sure our plane suits you, and your skill level. It’s all in the setup, and we cover it all thoroughly in the manual so the Katana 52 can be your sport plane, or your most advanced beast.
There is a lot to say about the setup, but efficiency is the name of the game. A lighter plane flies better … a lot better!!! This is why our models traditionally feature the lowest wing loading on the market, by far!
We have developed a particular motor for this plane, taking the powerful Thrust 45 and redesigning it with a rear mount, making it the first rear-mounted motor in the Thrust motors series, still equipped with RotorKool technology for maximum efficiency.
We complete the iPAs (Integrated Performance Airframe-drive System) setup with a PA Quantum 45 EVO HV ESC and a 14.8V 2600mAh pack, swinging a 12×7 wooden Vox propeller, and four NXT-180 HV digital metal gear servos. This iPAs package has proven to be the most powerful, yet most economical and reliable setup possible. Just compare both weight and cost to other 52″ setups available, and you’ll be amazed by the value of this package.
This lightweight, yet extremely powerful setup, makes the Katana 52 very responsive, providing absolute control, extreme performance and predictability, so you are able to get out of the most difficult situations with ease.
Best of all, you don’t even need to know how to select your ESC, motor, or battery. Or even need to learn how to program your ESC. Everything is done for you and all that is required is to just plug and play. With the iPAs package we have made it as easy as it gets to get it right the first time when it comes to electrics.
