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E-Flite F-16 Thunderbirds 70mm EDF BNF Basic with AS3X and Safe Select (E-Flite EFL78500 | 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 one of the most recognized and effective single-engine fighters in the world. Its incredible carry outance|efficiency} and capabilities are why the world-renowned U.S. Flying force Thunderbirds demonstration team picks to run it with difference at airshows around the globe. The E-flite® F-16 Thunderbirds 70mm EDF is a scale reproduction that delivers unbelievable efficiency while likewise being easy to fly—specifically when it's geared up with special AS3X® and SAFE® Select technologies.





Features

The easiest to fly high-performance F-16 EDF (Electric Ducted Fan) jet model yet!

Scale reproduction of the renowned airplane zipped the U.S. Flying force Thunderbirds demonstration team

12-blade 70mm fan delivers exceptional leading speed and vertical efficiency plus turbine-like sound

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

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

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

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

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

The unrivaled stability and precision of AS3X® technology

Consists of a decal sheet to select and apply the Thunderbird number designation of your choice

Easy final 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 strengthened EPO airframe





Overview
The E-flite® F-16 Thunderbirds 70mm EDF jet is a scale reproduction of the renowned airplane zipped the U.S. Flying Force Thunderbirds demonstration team. Like the major airshow thriller, this F-16 has an exceptionally wide efficiency envelope—from sluggish and stable high-alpha flight to incredible high-speed and vertical capabilities. 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 electrical retracts with shock-absorbing struts make it possible to take off and arrive at a wider variety of surface areas–including lawn—while keeping ground managing smooth and delivering a sensible jet experience. The composite strengthened EPO airframe is light-weight yet strong, and the digital, metal tailored servos plus ball-link equipped pushrods offer accurate control. And everything combines to provide one of the easiest to fly, yet highest-performance and most capable, F-16 designs ever!





 




AS3X LOGO

SAFE LOGO

Exclusive Technologies
This is the first high-performance F-16 model geared up with special Spektrum™ AS3X® and SAFE® Select technologies. AS3X works behind the scenes to ravel the effects of wind and turbulence to provide a locked-in feel that makes it look like you're flying a much larger jet. Optional-use SAFE Select offers pitch and bank angle limitations in addition to automated self-leveling that can be turned on and off at the flip of a switch making this the easiest to fly F-16 model yet! And if you don't wish to|wish to} make it possible for|allow|make it possible for} the SAFE Select {features|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 combine with your 6S 3200–4000mAh LiPo battery to provide incredible vertical efficiency and an extraordinary speed variety with essentially instant throttle reaction. But what makes the experience genuinely satisfying is the wonderful sound produced by the power system—it's almost like a real turbine.
 

Capable Gear

Capable Gear
The factory-installed landing gear features trusted electrical retracts geared up with long lasting metal elements and shock-absorbing struts that make it possible to fly from a wider variety of surface areas including paved runways and even lawn.
 





Long lasting Accuracy

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

Unmatched Maneuverability

Unmatched Maneuverability
The F-16's special design offers unbelievable managing through a wide 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 can decreasing to provide smooth and stable high-alpha flight and landings.
 





SAFE technology

Bind-N-Fly Completion Level Benefit
This Bind-N-Fly® Basic model 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 seem like you're flying a larger and expertly tuned aircraft.

If this is your first high-performance scale jet, or you desire an additional margin of security while familiarizing yourself with the plane, you can make it possible for the optional-use SAFE® Select technology constructed into the receiver. No programming is required. Simply change up the binding sequence as directed in the manual.

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

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

Automatic Self-Leveling
The plane immediately returns to and holds level flight when the sticks are launched and in the center position. It's likewise helpful for keeping the wings level throughout takeoffs and landings.

Easy Change Assignment—No Shows Required
The basic procedure for designating a transmitter switch to turn SAFE Select featuress} on and off doesn't require any programming and takes just a couple of seconds.

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

 


Requirements

Airfoil Forming: Completely 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

Battery Charger: Sold Separately

Completion 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: Included

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

Withdraws: Included

Skill Level: Level 2

Speed Control: Included

Steering: Steerable nose wheel

Innovation : AS3X and SAFE

Trim Scheme Colors: Red, white and blue

Wing Area: 299 sq in (20.4 sq dm)

Wingspan: 32.1" (815 mm)

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