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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 one of the most recognized and effective single-engine fighters worldwide. Its amazing carry outance|efficiency} and capabilities are why the world-renowned U.S. Flying force Thunderbirds presentation team chooses to run it with distinction at airshows around the globe. The E-flite® F-16 Thunderbirds 70mm EDF is a scale reproduction that delivers extraordinary performance while also being simple to fly—particularly 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 design yet!

Scale reproduction of the renowned airplane flown by the U.S. Flying force Thunderbirds presentation team

12-blade 70mm fan delivers exceptional top speed and vertical performance plus turbine-like noise

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 electrical retracts with shock-absorbing struts for operation from a variety of surfaces consisting of|consisting of} lawn

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

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

The unmatched stability and accuracy of AS3X® innovation

Consists of a decal sheet to choose and use the Thunderbird number classification of your choice

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

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

Durable yet lightweight, composite strengthened EPO airframe





Overview
The E-flite® F-16 Thunderbirds 70mm EDF jet is a scale reproduction of the renowned airplane flown by the U.S. Flying Force Thunderbirds presentation team. Like the full-scale airshow thriller, this F-16 has an exceptionally wide performance envelope—from sluggish and steady high-alpha flight to amazing 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 deliver an abundance of speed, thrust and a turbine-like noise. Factory-installed electrical retracts with shock-absorbing struts make it possible to remove and arrive at a larger range of surfaces–including lawn—while keeping ground handling smooth and delivering a realistic jet experience. The composite strengthened EPO airframe is lightweight yet strong, and the digital, metal geared servos plus ball-link equipped pushrods supply exact control. And everything combines to deliver among the easiest to fly, yet highest-performance and most capable, F-16 models ever!





 




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Exclusive Technologies
This is the first high-performance F-16 design geared up with special Spektrum™ AS3X® and SAFE® Select innovations. AS3X works behind the scenes to smooth out the impacts of wind and turbulence to deliver a locked-in feel that makes it seem like you're flying a much bigger jet. Optional-use SAFE Select offers pitch and bank angle limitations together with automated self-leveling that can be turned on and off at the flip of a switch making this the easiest to fly F-16 design yet! And if you don't {want 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 only 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 deliver amazing vertical performance and an incredible speed range with practically instantaneous throttle reaction. However what makes the experience really satisfying is the fantastic noise produced by the power system—it's practically like a genuine turbine.
 

Capable Gear

Capable Gear
The factory-installed landing gear features reliable electrical retracts geared up with long lasting metal components and shock-absorbing struts that make it possible to fly from a larger range of surfaces including paved runways and even lawn.
 





Durable Accuracy

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

Unrivaled Maneuverability

Unmatched Maneuverability
The F-16's distinct design offers extraordinary handling 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 decreasing to deliver smooth and steady high-alpha flight and landings.
 





SAFE technology

Bind-N-Fly Conclusion Level Benefit
This Bind-N-Fly® Fundamental design is geared up with an AS3X® (Artificial Stabilization–3-aXis) receiver that works behind the scenes to smooth out the impacts of wind and turbulence. The outcome is a sense of stability and accuracy that makes you feel like you're flying a larger and skillfully tuned aircraft.

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

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

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

Automatic Self-Leveling
The aircraft instantly goes back to and holds level flight when the sticks are launched and in the center position. It's also practical for keeping the wings level during launches and landings.

Easy Switch Assignment—No Programming Required
The easy treatment for assigning a transmitter switch to turn SAFE Select operates} on and off doesn't need 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 Forming: Totally balanced

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 retracts

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 port

Pulls back: Included

Ability Level: Level 2

Speed Control: Included

Steering: Steerable nose wheel

Technology : AS3X and SAFE

Trim Plan Colors: Red, white and blue

Wing Location: 299 sq in (20.4 sq dm)

Wingspan: 32.1" (815 mm)

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