{"product_id":"gator-30mm-carbon-fiber-wing-tube-and-sleeve-gc1003","title":"Gator RC 1-3\/16\" (30mm) x 39.37\" (1000mm) Carbon Fiber Wing Tube \u0026 Sleeve – GC1003","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGator RC 1-3\/16\" (30mm) x 39.37\" (1000mm) Carbon Fiber Wing Tube \u0026amp; Sleeve – GC1003\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGator RC 30mm (1-3\/16\") Carbon Fiber Wing Tube \u0026amp; Sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e is engineered for high-strength applications, precision fit, and lightweight performance in large RC aircraft. Built to Gator RC specifications using a cross-weave carbon fiber construction, this system delivers exceptional rigidity while minimizing weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis matched tube and sleeve setup ensures proper wing alignment and structural integrity, making it ideal for large-scale aircraft, 50cc class models, and custom builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-strength cross-weave carbon fiber construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight design for improved performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatched tube and sleeve for proper fit and support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent rigidity under high wing loads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for large-scale and 50cc class RC airplanes\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 30mm (1-3\/16\") x 1000mm (39.37\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTube Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30mm (1.18\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1000mm (39.37\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTube Wall Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.6mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSleeve Wall Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5mm\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 165g (5.8 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSleeve Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 110g (3.9 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e GC1003\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIncludes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x 30mm (1-3\/16\") 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\u003e50cc class RC airplanes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge-scale aircraft builds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-load wing joiner applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerformance upgrades from aluminum tubes\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;\"\u003eAlways verify your existing wing tube diameter before ordering. Larger wing tubes carry higher loads, so proper fit is critical for safety and performance.\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;\"\u003e1.25\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e31.75mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLarge-scale \/ 60cc–100cc 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\/gator-rc-one-inch-carbon-fiber-wing-tube\"\u003e1\" Wing Tube (25.4mm)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/1-25-inch-carbon-fiber-wing-tube-and-sleeve-gc1007\"\u003e1.25\" Wing Tube (31.75mm)\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 30mm (1-3\/16\") wing tube is typically used in 50cc class RC airplanes and other large-scale aircraft requiring strong structural support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use a smaller wing tube instead?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Wing tubes must match the original size exactly. Using a smaller tube can lead to structural failure under load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does a wing tube do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wing tube (wing joiner) connects both wing panels and provides the strength needed to support the aircraft during flight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose carbon fiber over aluminum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarbon fiber provides superior strength-to-weight ratio, reducing flex while keeping your aircraft lighter and more efficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Gator-RC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46988379193566,"sku":"GC1003","price":85.0,"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\/gator-30mm-carbon-fiber-wing-tube-and-sleeve-gc1003","provider":"Gator RC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}