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E-Flite F-16 Thunderbirds 70mm EDF BNF Basic with AS3X and Safe Select (E-Flite EFL78500 | EFL78500)

Model: E-Flite EFL78500
Dist. #: EFL78500   SKU: EFL78500

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F-16 Thunderbirds 70mm EDF BNF Basic with AS3X and Safe Select...


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Introduction
The Lockheed Martin F-16 is among the most acknowledged and effective single-engine fighters worldwide. Its incredible carry outance|efficiency} and abilities are why the world-renowned U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration team selects to operate it with distinction at airshows around the world. The E-flite® F-16 Thunderbirds 70mm EDF is a scale reproduction that provides unbelievable efficiency while likewise being simple to fly—especially when it's geared up with special AS3X® and SAFE® Select technologies.





Features

The most convenient to fly high-performance F-16 EDF (Electric Ducted Fan) jet design yet!

Scale reproduction of the renowned aircraft flown by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration team

12-blade 70mm fan provides excellent leading speed and vertical efficiency plus turbine-like sound

Factory-installed high-power 6S suitable brushless inrunner motor and 70-amp ESC

Fast and exact factory-installed digital, metal-geared servos with ball-link equipped linkages

Steerable nose wheel and electric retracts with shock-absorbing struts for operation from a variety of surface areas consisting of|consisting of} yard

Spektrum™ AR631 6-channel receiver with industry-leading DSMX® technology

Easy to fly with optional-use SAFE® Select flight envelope protection

The unequaled stability and precision of AS3X® technology

Consists of a decal sheet to select and use the Thunderbird number designation of your option

Easy last assembly with removable wings and a magnetically-secured nose cone

Convenient leading hatch with clear canopy, cockpit detail and a pilot figure

Long lasting yet light-weight, composite enhanced EPO airframe





Overview
The E-flite® F-16 Thunderbirds 70mm EDF jet is a scale reproduction of the renowned aircraft flown by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration team. Like the major airshow thriller, this F-16 has an incredibly wide efficiency envelope—from slow and steady high-alpha flight to incredible high-speed and vertical abilities. At its core is a 6S-compatible brushless motor and a 70-amp ESC that are matched to a 12-blade fan to provide an abundance of speed, thrust and a turbine-like sound. Factory-installed electric retracts with shock-absorbing struts make it possible to remove and arrive at a larger range of surface areas–including yard—while keeping ground dealing with smooth and delivering a sensible jet experience. The composite enhanced EPO airframe is light-weight yet strong, and the digital, metal geared servos plus ball-link equipped pushrods provide exact control. And everything combines to provide among the most convenient to fly, yet highest-performance and most capable, F-16 models ever!





 




AS3X LOGO

SAFE LOGO

Exclusive Technologies
This is the very first high-performance F-16 design geared up with special Spektrum™ AS3X® and SAFE® Select innovations. AS3X works behind the scenes to ravel the effects of wind and turbulence to provide a locked-in feel that makes it appear like you're flying a much bigger jet. Optional-use SAFE Select offers pitch and bank angle limits along with automatic self-leveling that can be switched on and off at the flip of a switch making this the most convenient to fly F-16 design yet! And if you don't {want to|wish to} allow|allow|make it possible for} the SAFE Select functions|functions}, simply|merely} bind the receiver typically|typically|usually|generally} and just AS3X will be active.
 





High-Power EDF

High-Power EDF
The 12-blade 70mm fan, high-RPM brushless inrunner motor and 70-amp ESC integrate with your 6S 3200–4000mAh LiPo battery to provide incredible vertical efficiency and an unbelievable speed variety with practically instant throttle reaction. However what makes the experience genuinely gratifying is the fantastic sound produced by the power system—it's nearly like a genuine turbine.
 

Capable Gear

Capable Gear
The factory-installed landing gear includes trustworthy electric retracts geared up with long lasting metal elements and shock-absorbing struts that make it possible to fly from a larger range of surface areas including paved runways and even yard.
 





Long lasting Precision

Durable Precision
The composite enhanced EPO airframe is light-weight yet long lasting, and the factory-installed digital, metal-geared servos plus ball-link equipped linkages provide crisp and exact control at every speed.
 

Unmatched Maneuverability

Unmatched Maneuverability
The F-16's unique style offers unbelievable dealing with through a large flight envelope and speed variety. It's capable of rock-solid high-speed flight so you can perform locked-in low-level flybys and aerobatic maneuvers including giant loops, point rolls and more, while likewise being capable of slowing down to provide smooth and steady high-alpha flight and landings.
 





SAFE technology

Bind-N-Fly Conclusion Level Advantage
This Bind-N-Fly® Standard design is geared up with an AS3X® (Artificial Stabilization–3-aXis) receiver that works behind the scenes to ravel the effects of wind and turbulence. The outcome is a sense of stability and precision that makes you feel like you're flying a bigger and expertly tuned aircraft.

If this is your very first high-performance scale jet, or you want an extra margin of security while familiarizing yourself with the airplane, you can enable the optional-use SAFE® Select technology constructed into the receiver. No programs is needed. Simply change up the binding series as directed in the manual.

With SAFE Select includes made it possible for, you get:

Pitch and Bank Angle Limits
These envelope limits keep the airplane from rolling or pitching upside down. They likewise avoid excessive climb or dive angles.

Automatic Self-Leveling
The airplane immediately goes back to and holds level flight when the sticks are released and in the center position. It's likewise helpful for keeping the wings level during takeoffs and landings.

Easy Switch Assignment—No Programming Required
The basic procedure for designating a transmitter switch to turn SAFE Select {functions} on and off doesn't require any programs and takes just a few seconds.

If you don't want to enable the SAFE Select features, just bind the receiver normally and it will function like a basic AS3X receiver.

 


Specs

Airfoil Shape: Totally symmetrical

Approximate Assembly Time: 1 - 3 hours

Approximate Flight Time: 3 - 4 minutes

Battery: Sold Separately

CG (Center Of Mass): 3.7 - 4.3" (95 - 110mm) from leading edge of wing

Charger: Sold Separately

Conclusion Level: Bind-N-Fly Basic

Fan Size: 70mm EDF

Flaps: No

Flying Weight: 2001-25000g

Landing Gear: Electric withdraws

Material: Foam

Minimum Required Radio: 6-channel

Motor Size: 1850Kv

Motor Type: Brushless

Power Type: Electric

Item Length: 49.5" (1257 mm)

Item Weight: 73.7oz (2090g)

Radio: Sold Separately

Receiver: Consisted of

Recommended Motor Battery: 22.2v 6s 3200-4000mAh 30C w/IC5 or EC5 port

Retracts: Consisted of

Skill Level: Level 2

Speed Control: Consisted of

Steering: Steerable nose wheel

Innovation : AS3X and SAFE

Trim Scheme Colors: Red, white and blue

Wing Location: 299 sq in (20.4 sq dm)

Wingspan: 32.1" (815 mm)

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