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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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F-16 Thunderbirds 80mm EDF BNF Basic with AS3X and SAFE Select...

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Introduction
The F-16 Combating Falcon is among the most acknowledged and effective single-engine fighters on the planet. Its amazing performance and capabilities are why the world-renowned U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds presentation group picks to run it with distinction at airshows around the globe. The E-flite® F-16 Thunderbirds 80mm EDF (Electric Ducted Fan) is an Additional Scale design based upon the single-seat F-16C variant which entered production in 1984. This replica is almost as big as other 90mm EDF models, yet the effective power system delivers better overall performance and longer flight times when utilizing common 6S 4000–7000mAh batteries. The fully-painted white plus red and blue surface duplicates the iconic Thunderbirds plan in sensational style, while Bonus Scale information and functional functions — consisting of the most scale-like landing equipment set up on an F-16 EDF design yet — combine to provide an unequaled 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 airplane zipped the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds presentation group

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

Bonus Scale information consisting of molded-in panel lines, simulated antennas, indicators, sensing units and far more

Practical Bonus Scale includes consisting of LED navigation and landing lights, full-flying stabs and more

V2 12-blade 80mm fan delivers excellent 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 Avian™ Smart ESC provides real-time battery voltage, motor RPM and other data – with Smart and non-Smart batteries – by means of compatible receivers and transmitters

Optional-use thrust reversing to help reduce rollout after landing and for other special ground dealing with capabilities

Fits a wide range of 6S batteries from 4000-7000mAh to provide class-leading flight times and performance

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

Much easier to fly with innovative and optional-use SAFE® Select flight envelope defense

The unequaled stability and locked-in feel of special AS3X® technology

Practical, optional-use flaperons pre-programmed for proper operation with AS3X and SAFE Select

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

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

Sequenced, servo-operated nose and main equipment doors with molded in information

Plastic capped strakes, hatch edges and opening for added sturdiness 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 ready to fly in less time than it requires to charge a battery

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

Optional simulated afterburner LED ring readily available individually

Incredibly durable, fully molded EPO airframe





The Smartest and The Majority Of 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 airplane yet! Bonus Scale information, consisting of molded-in panel lines, simulated antennas, indicators, sensing units and more, take realism to the next level. Practical Bonus Scale functions include 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 include 9 factory-installed digital, metal-geared servos, and with the ARF Plus variation 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® Basic variation consists of a V2 12-blade 80mm fan, high-power 2100Kv brushless inrunner motor, and a 100-amp Spektrum Avian™ Smart ESC to provide fantastic performance with popular 6S 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 featuring special 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 – together with optional-use motor reversing to reduce rollouts after landing and for other special ground dealing with capabilities. Constructed of molded EPO with plastic-capped strakes, hatch edges and openings to avoid damage to the fully-painted white plus red and blue surface during handling and when installing/removing batteries, this F-16 puts together without glue and can be ready to fly in much less time than other similar class models!







Bind-N-Fly Conclusion Level Benefit

Bind-N-Fly Completion Level Advantage
Already own a Spektrum™ transmitter? Bind-N-Fly (BNF) airplane make getting into the air rapidly and with the best control experience possible simpler than ever. They come out of package with the power system, servos and a Spektrum 2.4GHz receiver set up so all you need to do is bind the receiver to a compatible transmitter, complete any last assembly, and fly!
 





Exclusive Technologies

Exclusive Technologies
This high-performance F-16 Thunderbirds design is equipped with special Spektrum™ AS3X® and SAFE® Select technologies. AS3X works behind the scenes to smooth out the impacts of wind and turbulence to provide a locked-in feel that makes it seem like you're flying a much bigger aircraft. Optional-use SAFE Select offers pitch and bank angle limits together with automatic self-leveling that can be switched on and off at the flip of a switch to make this a much easier to fly F-16! And if you don't want to make it possible for the SAFE Select functions, just bind the receiver generally and only AS3X will be active. Plus, the additional 7th and 8th channels of the factory-installed AR8360T receiver can be utilized for proper operation of optional simulated afterburner LED accessories and for other functions (7–8+ channel transmitter required to run extra functions).
 

Smart™ Innovation

Smart™ Innovation
The special Spektrum™ Avian™ Smart ESC provides a range of real-time power system associated telemetry data consisting of motor RPM, current draw, overall flight battery voltage and more – with Smart and non-Smart batteries – by means of compatible Smart receivers (consisting of the AR8360T set up in the BNF® Basic variation) 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 reveal specific cell voltages, temperature of the flight pack and other data when utilizing Spektrum Smart LiPo batteries. Plus, optional usage thrust reversing can help reduce rollout after landing and offers other special ground dealing with capabilities (7+ channel transmitter required for reversing). You can even install the optional Spektrum GPS Telemetry Sensor to see speed, range from house 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 6S 4000–7000mAh 30+C LiPo battery to provide terrific vertical performance and a wonderful speed range with virtually instant 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. However what makes the experience truly satisfying is the fantastic sound it produces – it's practically like a genuine turbine engine!
 

Bonus Scale Particulars

Extra Scale Details
The F-16 Thunderbirds 80mm EDF includes an accurate outline and an abundance of Bonus Scale information consisting of molded-in panel lines and hatches, simulated antennas, indicators, sensing units and far more.
 




Practical Bonus 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 functional Bonus Scale includes that take your experience to another level. An optional simulated afterburner LED ring is likewise readily available individually to further improve your experience (7+ channel transmitter required for proper simulated afterburner function).
 

Bonus Scale Equipment

Extra Scale Gear
The reputable, factory-installed electric retracts are equipped with durable metal components consisting of Bonus 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 information on the inside, and the nose equipment door is likewise equipped with an LED landing light that turns on and off instantly when the equipment is extended or withdrawed.
 




Detailed Sturdiness

Detailed Durability
Building and construction with fully molded EPO material makes it possible to duplicate intricate information and shapes in a light-weight yet durable kind. The result is an impressive scale look that's easy to preserve and delivers the best possible flight experience. Plus, the plastic-capped strakes, hatch edges, and opening improve sturdiness to avoid damage and paint chipping during dealing with and when installing/removing batteries.
 

Accurate Control

Precise Control
An overall of 9 factory-installed digital, metal-geared servos, together with ball-link equipped linkages on all main flight controls, provide crisp, exact, and reputable control at every speed. Optional usage flaperons are likewise pre-programmed for proper operation with AS3X and SAFE Select in the BNF Basic variation.
 




Easy Assembly

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

Iconic Trim Scheme

Iconic Trim Scheme
The fully-painted white plus red and blue surface, together with factory-applied stars on the vertical tail and other markings, duplicates the iconic U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds airshow plan in sensational, Bonus Scale style. And unlike the paint utilized on other similar class models, the white paint was checked with direct sunshine exposure and specially developed so it doesn't "yellow" in time.
 





Specifications

Approximate Assembly Time: Less than 1 Hour

Battery: Sold Separately

Charger: Sold Separately

Conclusion Level: Bind-N-Fly Basic

Connector 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

Product Length: 57.09" (1450 mm)

Product Weight: 96 oz (2727 g) Without Battery

Radio: Sold Separately

Receiver: Included

Retracts: Included

Servos: Included

Skill Level: Level 4

Speed Control: Included

Innovation : Smart, AS3X and SAFE

Wingspan: 39.37" (1000 mm)
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