The Dewoitine D.520 was a French fighter aircraft of the Second World War. First flight took place in October 1938 and only in 1953 retirement of the plane occured. Operators of the Dewoitine were not only France but Bulgaria, Italy and Nazigermany. The D.520 had a wingspan of 10.2 m / 33 ft 6 in…

Easy-to-build balsa model with few parts, a V-tail, and solid flight performance. Named for its butterfly-like shape, Borboleta menor means “small butterfly” in Brazilian Portuguese. This version features a built-in rubber motor; an RPU 20 version is also available.

Larger sibling of Borboleta menor, this easy-to-build model features a V-tail and good flight performance. Built from balsa with few parts and a removable airscrew. Originally heavy, it flew well with a larger propeller. The name means “big butterfly” in Brazilian Portuguese. An RPU 30 version is also available.

This sleek, fast balsa model features a twin-boom layout, V-tail, and distinctive coloring. Built from few parts, it offers strong flight performance and easy assembly. Designed for a 6-inch airscrew and black rubber motor. Best flown over tall grass due to its speed and low weight.

An easy-to-build balsa monoplane with good flight performance, simple landing gear, and a playful design. Made from few parts and fitted with a 6-inch airscrew. The name, in Spanish, means: How is the game going? (Answer: Very well!)

This compact low-wing monoplane is easy to build, with few parts and excellent flight performance. Powered by a 4-inch airscrew and thin brown rubber, it’s ideal for short, stable flights. The name Parosh (פָּרוּשׁ) is Hebrew for “finch.”

A compact, easy-to-build glider with a humorous look and good flight characteristics. Features include profiled wings, few parts, and a reinforced balsa windshield. Rubber-powered version with a wire hook and nose cone design. The name, in Spanish, means: Appearances are deceiving.

A stubby, easy-to-build balsa monoplane with solid flight performance and minimal parts. Lightweight and reliable, powered by a 6-inch airscrew. The name, in Spanish, means: It costs less than you think.

Regularly going through various defense reports one certain design caught my attention, that of the Russian kamikaze drone Zala-Lancet. 

This compact balsa aircraft features a detachable wing, pusher propeller, and classic twin-boom layout. Easy to build with few parts, it offers reliable flight performance. Akrav (עַקרָב) is Hebrew for “scorpion.” Shares wing-boom module compatibility with the Akrep model.