{"product_id":"seagull-swift-40-trainer-63in-arf","title":"Seagull Models Swift 40 Trainer | 63\" ARF RC Trainer Plane","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"color: #1e293b;\"\u003eSeagull Models Swift 40 Trainer — 63\" ARF RC Trainer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Seagull Models Swift 40 is the ideal first step into powered RC flight. Built with a classic high-wing trainer design, the Swift 40 delivers predictable, forgiving flight characteristics that help new pilots build confidence fast — while still offering enough performance to keep experienced flyers entertained. With an almost-ready-to-fly (ARF) construction and pre-installed pushrods, servo tray, and motor mount, you'll spend less time building and more time flying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f0f7ff; border-left: 4px solid #007ace; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e✈️ \u003cstrong\u003eWhy the Swift 40?\u003c\/strong\u003e Seagull Models has been producing quality ARF aircraft for decades, and the Swift 40 represents their commitment to accessible, well-engineered trainer designs. The high-wing layout provides natural stability, making it one of the most recommended first planes in the RC community. Whether you're learning the basics or helping a student pilot take their first flight, the Swift 40 delivers a reliable, repeatable experience every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e63\" (160cm) wingspan — stable and easy to track in the air\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-wing trainer design for natural self-correcting stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with .40–.55 cu.in 2-stroke or .72–.82 cu.in 4-stroke engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional electric conversion for quiet, clean flying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4-channel radio setup with 4 servos (ailerons, elevator, rudder, throttle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-installed pushrods, servo tray, and motor mount for fast assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-covered airframe — minimal finishing required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlywood wing dihedral brace for structural rigidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d5db; border-radius: 4px; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 16px 0;\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e📐 Technical Specifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWingspan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e63 in (160 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWing Area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e643.3 sq.in (41.5 sq dm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e45.8 in (116.4 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFlying Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e5.5–6.2 lbs (2.5–2.8 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eEngine (2-stroke)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e.40–.55 cu.in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eEngine (4-stroke)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e.72–.82 cu.in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eRadio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e4 channels with 4 servos\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eElectric Conversion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eOptional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eSEA138\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #007ace; border-radius: 4px; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 16px 0;\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e📦 What's In The Box\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFuselage Assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Fuselage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Pre-installed throttle pushrod \u0026amp; tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Pre-installed servo tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Pre-installed motor mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Pre-installed rudder pushrod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Pre-installed elevator pushrod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWing Assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Right wing half with pre-installed aileron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Left wing half with pre-installed aileron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Plywood wing dihedral brace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Covering strip for centre section joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTail Section Assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Vertical stabilizer with pre-installed rudder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Horizontal stabilizer with pre-installed elevator halves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #dc2626; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e* Engine, radio system, servos, fuel, and all other components required to complete the aircraft are sold separately.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #d97706; border-radius: 4px; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 16px 0;\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer; font-size: 15px; color: #d97706;\"\u003e⛽ Complete Your Build — Gas Setup\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fffaf0; border-radius: 4px; padding: 12px; margin-top: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #fde68a;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eEngine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e.40–.55 cu.in 2-stroke or .72–.82 cu.in 4-stroke glow engine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #fde68a;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eServos\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e4x standard servos (aileron ×2, elevator, rudder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #fde68a;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eRadio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e4-channel transmitter \u0026amp; receiver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #fde68a;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePropeller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e10×6 (2-stroke) or 11×7 (4-stroke) — manufacturer recommendation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFuel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e15–20% nitro glow fuel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #16a34a; border-radius: 4px; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 16px 0;\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer; font-size: 15px; color: #16a34a;\"\u003e⚡ Complete Your Build — Electric Setup\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f0fdf4; border-radius: 4px; padding: 12px; margin-top: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #bbf7d0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eMotor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eBrushless outrunner ~800–1000KV (e.g. 42mm class)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #bbf7d0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eESC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e60A brushless ESC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #bbf7d0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBattery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e4S 3300–4000mAh LiPo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #bbf7d0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eServos\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e4x standard servos (aileron ×2, elevator, rudder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #bbf7d0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eRadio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e4-channel transmitter \u0026amp; receiver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePropeller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e11×7 or 12×6 electric prop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Swift 40 carries on a long tradition of high-wing trainer designs that have introduced thousands of pilots to the hobby. Its forgiving flight envelope, durable construction, and compatibility with both glow and electric power systems make it a timeless choice for flight schools, clubs, and first-time builders alike. The pre-covered, pre-assembled airframe means you can focus on the fun parts — not the tedious ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f0f7ff; border-left: 4px solid #007ace; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🐊 The Gator-RC Advantage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt Gator-RC, we stock the full line of Seagull Models aircraft and carry the hardware, engines, and accessories you need to complete your build. Our team knows these kits inside and out — if you have questions about setup, power systems, or first-flight tips, we're here to help. Shop with confidence knowing your order ships fast and is backed by real RC expertise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Seagull Model","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46988894765278,"sku":"SEA138","price":179.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/1436\/6686\/files\/sea138n.1.jpg?v=1749075941","url":"https:\/\/www.gator-rc.com\/products\/seagull-swift-40-trainer-63in-arf","provider":"Gator RC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}