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E-Flite F-16 Thunderbirds 80mm EDF BNF Basic with AS3X and SAFE Select (E-Flite EFL87950 | EFL87950)

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Introduction
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is among the most acknowledged and successful single-engine fighters in the world. Its incredible performance and abilities are why the world-renowned U.S. Flying force Thunderbirds presentation team selects to operate it with difference at airshows around the globe. The E-flite® F-16 Thunderbirds 80mm EDF (Electric Ducted Fan) is an Additional Scale design based on the single-seat F-16C variation which went into production in 1984. This replica is nearly as big as other 90mm EDF models, yet the effective power system delivers better overall performance and longer flight times when utilizing common six 4000–7000mAh batteries. The fully-painted white plus red and blue finish duplicates the iconic Thunderbirds scheme in spectacular fashion, while Additional Scale details and practical features — consisting of the most scale-like landing equipment set up on an F-16 EDF design yet — combine to deliver an unrivaled flying experience!





Features

The Smartest and most in-depth high-performance F-16 EDF (Electric Ducted Fan) jet design yet

Scale replica of the iconic aircraft flown by the U.S. Flying force Thunderbirds presentation team

Totally painted white plus red and blue trim scheme with factory-applied stars and other markings

Additional Scale details consisting of molded-in panel lines, simulated antennas, indications, sensors and much more

Functional Additional Scale includes consisting of LED navigation and landing lights, full-flying stabs and more

V2 12-blade 80mm fan delivers outstanding top speed and vertical performance plus turbine-like sound

Factory-installed, high-power 6S-compatible 2100Kv brushless inrunner motor and 100-amp ESC

100-amp Spektrum Bird™ Smart ESC provides real-time battery voltage, motor RPM and other data – with Smart and non-Smart batteries – through compatible receivers and transmitters

Optional-use thrust reversing to assist reduce rollout after landing and for other unique ground handling abilities

Fits a vast array of six batteries from 4000-7000mAh to deliver class-leading flight times and performance

Spektrum™ AR8360T receiver with full-range telemetry and industry-leading DSMX® innovation

Easier to fly with ingenious and optional-use SAFE® Select flight envelope protection

The unequaled stability and locked-in feel of exclusive AS3X® innovation

Functional, optional-use flaperons pre-programmed for correct operation with AS3X and SAFE Select

9 (9) factory-installed digital, metal-geared servos with ball-link equipped linkages

Electric withdraws with scale-like painted, articulated and shock-absorbing struts

Sequenced, servo-operated nose and main equipment doors with formed in details

Plastic capped strakes, hatch edges and opening for included resilience to avoid damage and paint chipping

Two-piece wing with hands-free connections that bolts into location and a magnetically protected nose cone

No glue required for assembly and can be all set to fly in less time than it takes to charge a battery

Practical top hatch with clear canopy, cockpit information and a pilot figure

Optional simulated afterburner LED ring readily available individually

Incredibly long lasting, totally formed EPO airframe





The Smartest and Most Detailed High-Performance Thunderbirds Model Yet!
The E-flite® F-16 Thunderbirds 80mm EDF jet is the Smartest and most in-depth high-performance design of the iconic airshow aircraft yet! Additional Scale details, consisting of molded-in panel lines, simulated antennas, indications, sensors and more, take realism to the next level. Functional Additional Scale features consist of LED navigation and landing lights, full-flying stabs, optional-use flaperons, sequenced equipment doors plus the most scale-like retractable landing equipment set up on an F-16 EDF design yet. Both variations consist of 9 factory-installed digital, metal-geared servos, and with the ARF Plus version you can install the compatible receiver and an 80mm EDF power system of your option — from another similar class design or utilizing other compatible components.

The BNF® Fundamental version consists of a V2 12-blade 80mm fan, high-power 2100Kv brushless inrunner motor, and a 100-amp Spektrum Bird™ Smart ESC to deliver wonderful performance with popular six 4000–7000mAh LiPo batteries – plus an incredible turbine-like sound. This effective power system provides better performance and longer flight times than the 6S-compatible power systems utilized in similar-sized models powered by 90mm EDFs. It's likewise equipped with a factory-installed Spektrum™ AR8360T receiver including exclusive AS3X® and optional-use SAFE® Select technologies. When utilizing compatible transmitters, the receiver and Smart ESC supply overall battery voltage, current, motor RPM and other telemetry data in real-time – with Smart and non-Smart batteries – in addition to optional-use motor reversing to reduce rollouts after landing and for other unique ground handling abilities. Constructed of molded EPO with plastic-capped strakes, hatch edges and openings to avoid damage to the fully-painted white plus red and blue finish throughout handling and when installing/removing batteries, this F-16 assembles without glue and can be all set to fly in much less time than other similar class models!







Bind-N-Fly Conclusion Level Advantage

Bind-N-Fly Completion Level Advantage
Already own a Spektrum™ transmitter? Bind-N-Fly (BNF) aircraft make entering into the air quickly and with the very best control experience possible simpler than ever. They come out of the box with the power system, servos and a Spektrum 2.4GHz receiver set up so all you require to do is bind the receiver to a suitable transmitter, end up any final assembly, and fly!
 





Exclusive Technologies

Exclusive Technologies
This high-performance F-16 Thunderbirds design is equipped with exclusive Spektrum™ AS3X® and SAFE® Select technologies. AS3X works behind the scenes to ravel the results of wind and turbulence to deliver a locked-in feel that makes it appear like you're flying a much bigger airplane. Optional-use SAFE Select provides pitch and bank angle limits in addition to automatic self-leveling that can be turned on and off at the flip of a switch to make this an easier to fly F-16! And if you do not wish to make it possible for the SAFE Select features, merely bind the receiver generally and just AS3X will be active. Plus, the extra 7th and 8th channels of the factory-installed AR8360T receiver can be utilized for correct operation of optional simulated afterburner LED accessories and for other functions (7–8+ channel transmitter required to operate additional functions).
 

Smart™ Technology

Smart™ Technology
The exclusive Spektrum™ Bird™ Smart ESC provides a variety of real-time power system related telemetry data consisting of motor RPM, current draw, overall flight battery voltage and more – with Smart and non-Smart batteries – through compatible Smart receivers (consisting of the AR8360T set up in the BNF® Fundamental version) and Spektrum AirWare™ equipped transmitters (consisting of the DX6e, DX8e, DX6 G2/3, DX8 G2, DX9, NX6, 8 and 10, iX12, iX14, iX20, and others) while you fly. It will even show individual cell voltages, temperature of the flight pack and other data when utilizing Spektrum Smart LiPo batteries. Plus, optional usage thrust reversing can assist reduce rollout after landing and provides other unique ground handling abilities (7+ channel transmitter required for reversing). You can even install the optional Spektrum GPS Telemetry Sensor to see speed, range from home and other data in real-time too.
 





High-Performance EDF

High-Performance EDF
The V2 12-blade 80mm fan, high-power 2100Kv brushless inrunner motor and 100-amp ESC combine with your six 4000–7000mAh 30+C LiPo battery to deliver terrific vertical performance and a great speed range with virtually immediate throttle action. This effective power system likewise delivers better performance and longer flight times than the 6S-compatible power systems utilized in 90mm class models. But what makes the experience really gratifying is the wonderful sound it produces – it's practically like a real turbine engine!
 

Additional Scale Details

Extra Scale Details
The F-16 Thunderbirds 80mm EDF includes an accurate overview and an abundance of Additional Scale details consisting of molded-in panel lines and hatches, simulated antennas, indications, sensors and much more.
 




Functional Additional Scale Includes

Functional Extra Scale Features
Factory-installed LED navigation and landing lights, full-flying stabs, control surface areas with pocket hinges – even sequenced main equipment and nose equipment doors – are practical Additional Scale includes that take your experience to another level. An optional simulated afterburner LED ring is likewise readily available individually to even more enhance your experience (7+ channel transmitter required for correct simulated afterburner function).
 

Additional Scale Gear

Extra Scale Gear
The trustworthy, factory-installed electrical retracts are equipped with long lasting metal components consisting of Additional Scale painted, articulated and shock-absorbing struts. It's the most scale-like landing equipment set up on an F-16 EDF design yet! The sequenced and servo-operated equipment doors include molded details on the inside, and the nose equipment door is likewise equipped with an LED landing light that turns on and off immediately when the equipment is extended or retracted.
 




Detailed Durability

Detailed Durability
Building and construction with totally formed EPO product makes it possible to replicate complex details and shapes in a lightweight yet long lasting type. The result is an impressive scale appearance that's easy to maintain and delivers the very best possible flight experience. Plus, the plastic-capped strakes, hatch edges, and opening improve resilience to avoid damage and paint chipping throughout handling and when installing/removing batteries.
 

Exact Control

Precise Control
A total of 9 factory-installed digital, metal-geared servos, in addition to ball-link equipped linkages on all main flight controls, deliver crisp, exact, and trustworthy control at every speed. Optional usage flaperons are likewise pre-programmed for correct operation with AS3X and SAFE Select in the BNF Fundamental version.
 




Easy Assembly

Easy Assembly
No glue is required for assembly, and you can have the F-16 all set to fly in less time than it takes to charge a battery! The full-flying stabs, plus the two-piece wing with hands-free connections, bolt into location and can quickly be removed for practical storage and transportation.
 

Iconic Trim Scheme

Iconic Trim Scheme
The fully-painted white plus red and blue finish, in addition to factory-applied stars on the vertical tail and other markings, duplicates the iconic U.S. Flying force Thunderbirds airshow scheme in spectacular, Additional Scale fashion. And unlike the paint utilized on other similar class models, the white paint was evaluated with direct sunlight exposure and specifically developed so it doesn't "yellow" gradually.
 





Requirements

Approximate Assembly Time: Less than 1 Hour

Battery: Sold Separately

Battery Charger: Sold Separately

Conclusion Level: Bind-N-Fly Basic

Adapter Type: IC5

Fan Size: 80mm EDF

Flaps: Yes

Product: EPO

Minimum Required Radio: 8 Channel

Motor Size: 3280-2100Kv

Motor Type: Brushless

Power Type: Electric

Item Length: 57.09" (1450 mm)

Item Weight: 96 oz (2727 g) Without Battery

Radio: Sold Separately

Receiver: Included

Withdraws: Included

Servos: Included

Skill Level: Level 4

Speed Control: Included

Technology : Smart, AS3X and SAFE

Wingspan: 39.37" (1000 mm)
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