{"product_id":"7-8-wing-tube-set-carbon-fiber-w-sleeve-gator","title":"Gator RC 7\/8\" (22mm) x 33.46\" (850mm) Carbon Fiber Wing Tube \u0026 Sleeve – GC1001","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGator RC 7\/8\" (22mm) x 33.46\" (850mm) Carbon Fiber Wing Tube \u0026amp; Sleeve – GC1001\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGator RC 22mm (7\/8\") Carbon Fiber Wing Tube \u0026amp; Sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for strength, precision fit, and lightweight performance in RC aircraft. Built with a cross-weave carbon fiber construction, this wing tube provides excellent rigidity while keeping weight low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tube and sleeve set is ideal for wing joiner replacements, custom aircraft builds, and structural upgrades where a lightweight 7\/8\" wing tube is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross-weave carbon fiber construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight design for reduced airframe weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes matching sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for RC airplane wing joiner applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for mid to large-scale RC aircraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22mm (7\/8\") x 850mm (33.46\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTube Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22mm (0.874\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 850mm (33.46\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTube Wall Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1mm (0.039\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSleeve Wall Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.22mm (0.0085\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbon Fiber Tube with Sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTube Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70g (2.5 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.24g per 100mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e GC1001\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIncludes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x 22mm (7\/8\") Carbon Fiber Wing Tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Matching Sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7\/8\" wing tube replacements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMid to large-scale RC airplanes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom aircraft builds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight wing joiner upgrades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModeler’s Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f5f5dc; padding: 10px; border-left: 4px solid #2e7d32;\"\u003eFor best fit, clean the sleeve and tube before test fitting. Dust, excess glue, or debris inside the sleeve can cause binding even when the tube diameter is correct.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWing Tube Size Chart \u0026amp; Selection Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing the correct wing tube size is critical for proper fit and structural integrity. Always match your existing tube diameter exactly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSize (Inch)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMetric\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTypical Use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e7\/16\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e11mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSmall stabilizers \/ micro aircraft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1\/2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e12.7mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eStabilizers \/ small sport models\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e15.9mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSmall aircraft \/ light loads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3\/4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e19mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSmall to mid-size RC airplanes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e7\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e22mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMid to large-scale aircraft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e25.4mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLarge sport \/ scale models\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1-3\/16\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e30mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e50cc class aircraft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e38.1mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGiant-scale aircraft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e50.8mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eExtreme giant-scale models\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShop Nearby Sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/carbon-fiber-wing-tube-set-w-sleeve-gator-gc1034\"\u003e3\/4\" Wing Tube (19mm)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gator-25mm-carbon-fiber-wing-tube-and-sleeve-gc1002\"\u003e25mm Wing Tube (.98\")\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWing Tube FAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size aircraft is this wing tube for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 22mm (7\/8\") wing tube is commonly used in mid to large-scale RC airplanes where a lightweight but rigid wing joiner is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the sleeve included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This listing includes both the carbon fiber wing tube and matching sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I substitute a different wing tube size?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Wing tubes must match your aircraft exactly. Even small differences can cause improper fit or structural issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose carbon fiber?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarbon fiber provides excellent strength-to-weight ratio, reducing flex while keeping the aircraft lightweight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Gator-RC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46988686262494,"sku":"GC1001","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/1436\/6686\/files\/wing_tube_6ad89c24-3555-4de8-8117-13a5dfb549a5.png?v=1779722436","url":"https:\/\/www.gator-rc.com\/products\/7-8-wing-tube-set-carbon-fiber-w-sleeve-gator","provider":"Gator RC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}