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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 recognized and successful single-engine fighters on the planet. Its incredible carry outance|efficiency} and abilities are why the world-renowned U.S. Flying force Thunderbirds presentation group picks to operate it with distinction at airshows around the globe. The E-flite® F-16 Thunderbirds 70mm EDF is a scale replica that delivers amazing efficiency while also being easy 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 model yet!

Scale replica of the iconic airplane zipped the U.S. Flying force Thunderbirds presentation group

12-blade 70mm fan delivers outstanding leading speed and vertical efficiency plus turbine-like noise

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

Fast and precise 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 range of surfaces consisting of|consisting of} yard

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

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

The unrivaled stability and accuracy of AS3X® innovation

Includes a decal sheet to select and apply the Thunderbird number designation of your option

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

Hassle-free leading hatch with clear canopy, cockpit information and a pilot figure

Resilient yet lightweight, composite reinforced EPO airframe





Overview
The E-flite® F-16 Thunderbirds 70mm EDF jet is a scale replica of the iconic airplane zipped the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds presentation group. Like the full-scale airshow thriller, this F-16 has an incredibly broad 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 noise. Factory-installed electric retracts with shock-absorbing struts make it possible to take off and land on a wider variety of surfaces–including yard—while keeping ground dealing with smooth and providing a practical jet experience. The composite reinforced EPO airframe is lightweight yet strong, and the digital, metal tailored servos plus ball-link equipped pushrods provide precise control. And it all combines to provide one of the most convenient to fly, yet highest-performance and most capable, F-16 designs ever!





 




AS3X LOGO

SAFE LOGO

Exclusive Technologies
This is the very first high-performance F-16 model geared up with special Spektrum™ AS3X® and SAFE® Select innovations. AS3X works behind the scenes to ravel the results of wind and turbulence to provide a locked-in feel that makes it seem like you're flying a much larger jet. Optional-use SAFE Select offers pitch and bank angle limitations along with automated self-leveling that can be switched on and off at the flip of a switch making this the most convenient to fly F-16 model yet! And if you don't wish to|wish to} allow|allow|make it possible for} the SAFE Select {features|functions}, simply|merely} bind the receiver {normally|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 SIX 3200–4000mAh LiPo battery to provide incredible vertical efficiency and an incredible speed range with virtually immediate throttle reaction. However what makes the experience truly satisfying is the wonderful noise produced by the power system—it's practically like a real turbine.
 

Capable Gear

Capable Gear
The factory-installed landing equipment includes dependable electric retracts geared up with long lasting metal parts and shock-absorbing struts that make it possible to fly from a wider variety of surfaces including paved runways and even yard.
 





Resilient Accuracy

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

Unrivaled Maneuverability

Unmatched Maneuverability
The F-16's special design offers amazing dealing with through a broad flight envelope and speed range. It's capable of rock-solid high-speed flight so you can perform locked-in low-level flybys and aerobatic maneuvers including huge loops, point rolls and more, while also can slowing down to provide smooth and steady high-alpha flight and landings.
 





SAFE technology

Bind-N-Fly Completion Level Benefit
This Bind-N-Fly® Fundamental model is geared up with an AS3X® (Synthetic Stabilization–3-aXis) receiver that works behind the scenes to ravel the results of wind and turbulence. The result is a sense of stability and accuracy that makes you feel like you're flying a bigger and skillfully 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 plane, you can make it possible for the optional-use SAFE® Select innovation constructed into the receiver. No shows is needed. Simply change up the binding sequence as directed in the manual.

With SAFE Select includes allowed, you get:

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

Automatic Self-Leveling
The plane immediately goes back to and holds level flight when the sticks are released and in the center position. It's also handy for keeping the wings level during launches and landings.

Easy Switch Assignment—No Programming Required
The basic procedure for assigning a transmitter switch to turn SAFE Select operates} on and off doesn't require any shows 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 in proportion

Approximate Assembly Time: 1 - 3 hours

Approximate Flight Time: 3 - 4 minutes

Battery: Sold Separately

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

Charger: Sold Separately

Completion Level: Bind-N-Fly Basic

Fan Size: 70mm EDF

Flaps: No

Flying Weight: 2001-25000g

Landing Gear: Electric pulls back

Material: Foam

Minimum Required Radio: 6-channel

Motor Size: 1850Kv

Motor Type: Brushless

Power Type: Electric

Product Length: 49.5" (1257 mm)

Product Weight: 73.7oz (2090g)

Radio: Sold Separately

Receiver: Consisted of

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

Withdraws: Consisted of

Skill Level: Level 2

Speed Control: Consisted of

Steering: Steerable nose wheel

Technology : AS3X and SAFE

Trim Plan Colors: Red, white and blue

Wing Area: 299 sq in (20.4 sq dm)

Wingspan: 32.1" (815 mm)

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