{"product_id":"1-5-giant-scale-cessna-310-twin-engine-15cc-arf-81-seagull-models-1","title":"1\/5 Giant Scale Cessna 310 U3A Twin Engine 15cc ARF 81\" | Seagull Models","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"quickSpecs col-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"AsideTitle\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"AsideTitle\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"AsideTitle\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"AsideTitle\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLEGEND HOBBY PROUDLY PRESENTS THE ALL NEW SEAGULL MODELS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiant Scale Cessna 310 - U3A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"AsideTitle\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Twin Engine 15cc ARF 81\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e***PRE ORDER NOW FOR FACTORY JULY CONTAINER PRODUCTION 2026! PRE-ORDER NOW, RESERVES YOUR AIRCRAFT AND AVOIDS DISAPPOINTMENT OF MISSING OUT ON THIS SHIPMENT!***\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSEA399U3A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA CLASSIC MILITARY LIAISON AIRCRAFT WITH TIMELESS LINES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot every military aircraft carried guns or flew combat missions, yet many proved just as vital to mission success. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe U.S. Army U-3A \"Blue Canoe\" served as an indispensable liaison and utility aircraft during the Cold War era, transporting commanders, carrying critical personnel and cargo, conducting administrative missions, and connecting military installations with speed and efficiency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDerived from the elegant civilian Cessna 310, the U-3A combined proven reliability with impressive performance, making it an ideal platform for military service. Its distinctive twin-engine configuration, streamlined fuselage, and iconic tip tanks created one of the most recognizable silhouettes in general aviation history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe military-inspired color scheme featured on this model pays tribute to the U.S. Army's U-3A fleet, preserving the heritage of an aircraft that quietly supported countless operations behind the scenes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile fighters and bombers often capture the spotlight, liaison aircraft like the U-3A formed the backbone of everyday military operations. They transported senior officers, delivered urgent cargo, coordinated logistics, and ensured commanders could move quickly between installations when time mattered most.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese aircraft demonstrated that reliability, versatility, and readiness were every bit as important as speed and firepower. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor aviation enthusiasts and scale modelers alike, the U-3A represents a unique chapter in military aviation history—where elegant civilian design met practical military necessity.  Thanks to Seagull Models for working with us to bring you this LEGEND HOBBY Exclusive U3A Color Scheme to add to your hangar!   \"FLY A LEGEND\" \u0026amp; \"KEEP 'EM FLYING\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"AsideTitle\"\u003eTECHNICAL DETAILS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"Context\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"v1MsoNormalTable\" 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kg. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"789\" valign=\"bottom\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"v1MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRadio System : 8 channels with 11 servos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"Context\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"textexposedshow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"Context\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eELECTRIC CONVERSION INCLUDED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"Context\"\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"Context\"\u003eRadio system required 8+ channels\u003cbr\u003eFlying skill level intermediate\/advanced.\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"Context\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eITEM CODE: SEA399U3A\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"Context\"\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle 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