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E-Flite Ultimate 3D 950mm Smart BNF Basic with AS3X & SAFE (E-Flite EFL16550 | EFL16550)

Model: E-Flite EFL16550
Dist. #: EFL16550   SKU: EFL16550

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Ultimate 3D 950mm Smart BNF Basic with AS3X & SAFE...


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THE ULTIMATE ULTIMATE
With its apparent lines and thrilling efficiency, the Ultimate biplane — in full-scale and in RC model type — has given pilots all over regard for the aerobatic abilities of a plane with 2 wings. Gordon Rate built and flew the very first 10 Dash "Ultimate" style in the mid 1980s and flew the 10-300 in the 1988 World Aerobatic Championships. E-flite® debuted the Ultimate2 in 2015, making praise from RC pilots worldwide for its strong aerobatic efficiency and 3D abilities. With the Ultimate 3D, E-flite® has upgraded and updated that tested airframe to modern-day requirements. Its brand-new power system offers better 3S efficiency and BALLISTIC power with a 4S battery. Higher-torque and higher-speed metal-geared servos keep you firmly in control with the extra power. It's also equipped with a 60-amp Spektrum™ Bird™ Smart ESC, and the BNF® Basic version is equipped with an AR637TA receiver that offers full-range telemetry consisting of real-time battery voltage, existing, temperature level and more – in addition to motor reversing for special ground handling and other abilities – when using compatible transmitters.





Features

Upgraded and updated to offer improved scale and sport flying, precision aerobatic and all-out 3D abilities

Extra-large control surface areas efficient in extreme tosses plus vortex generators to enhance 3D efficiency

Specially tuned motor compatible with 3S and 4S batteries without the need for adjustments or upgrades

60-amp Spektrum™ Bird™ Smart ESC supplies real-time battery voltage, temperature level and other information, plus reversing abilities, by means of compatible receivers and transmitters (7+ channel transmitter required for reversing)

Spektrum AR637TA receiver with full-range telemetry and industry-leading DSMX® technology

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

The unmatched stability and locked-in feel of exclusive AS3X® technology

4 (4) factory-installed higher-torque, higher-speed, metal-geared servos with ball-link equipped linkages

Tool-free wing assembly with quick-release hardware for hassle-free storage and transport

Light-weight yet durable composite-reinforced, hollow-core EPO construction

Factory-finished with an updated trim plan consisting of vibrant graphics





GO MILD OR WILD!
Equipped with the latest modern-day innovations and upgrades, the E-flite® Ultimate 3D biplane raises the bar for scale, sport and precision aerobatic flying — plus all-out 3D efficiency too! More powerful, faster metal-geared servos and ball-link equipped linkages deliver positive, precise control while the diagonal hinge lines make it possible for the control surface areas to deflect to high angles for extreme 3D abilities. The brand-new power system, with a specially-tuned motor and prop, works with 3S AND with 4S batteries to deliver extra power and limitless vertical ability — no adjustments required. It also includes exclusive Smart Innovation by means of the Spektrum™ Bird™ 60-amp Smart ESC, and the BNF® Basic version is equipped with an AR637TA receiver that offers full-range telemetry consisting of real-time battery voltage, existing, temperature level and more to compatible transmitters. Plus, with 7+ channel transmitters, the optional-use motor reversing function includes special ground handling and other special abilities. The composite-reinforced, hollow-core EPO construction supplies a lightweight but durable airframe that's factory-finished in a striking, ready-to-admire trim plan. Best of all you can have the Ultimate 3D flight-ready in less time than it requires to charge a battery because no glue is required for final assembly, and installation/removal of the wings is tool-free for easy storage and transport. This makes it the easiest and finest choice for practically any pilot searching for their very first or next biplane!





Needed to Complete

Full-range 5–7+ channel Spektrum™ DSMX®/DSM2® compatible transmitter

3S 11.1V or 4S 14.8V 1800–2700mAh LiPo with EC3™ or IC3™ Connector

Compatible LiPo charger

What remains in package?

(1) E-flite® Ultimate 3D 950mm with:

(1) Spektrum™ Bird™ 60A Brushless Smart ESC (set up)

(1) Brushless Outrunner Motor (set up)

(4) High-Torque Metal-Geared Servos (set up)

(1) Spektrum™ AR637TA 6-Channel Receiver (set up)

(1) Product Handbook





Product Release





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Ultimate Abilities

Ultimate Capabilities
Diagonal hinge lines make it possible to deflect every control surface area to high angles for exceptional control and extreme 3D aerobatic ability. Vortex generators also enhance the efficiency and managing overall so you can fly as moderate or as wild as you'd like — whether you prefer scale, sport, precision aerobatic or all-out 3D flying.
 

Ultimate Power

Ultimate Power
The factory-installed brushless power system includes a 60-amp Spektrum™ Bird™ Smart ESC plus a specially-tuned motor and prop that deliver an abundance of thrust with a THREE LiPo battery, or extra power and limitless vertical efficiency with a 4S battery without the need for any adjustments or upgrades.
 





Ultimate Toughness

Ultimate Durability
Composite-reinforced, hollow-core construction with EPO product provides a lightweight yet durable airframe. The Ultimate 3D is also equipped with higher-torque, higher-speed, metal-geared servos and ball-link equipped linkages for included sturdiness plus more positive and precise control.
 

Ultimate Convenience

Ultimate Convenience
No glue is required for final assembly, and you can have the Ultimate 3D all set to fly in less time than it requires to charge a battery. Although it's conveniently sized to fit fully assembled in almost any automobile, setup and removal of the wings is tool-free for easy storage and transport. Pins easily secure the struts and thumbscrews secure the wings to the fuselage.
 





Smart Innovation

Smart Technology
The Ultimate 3D is equipped with an unique Spektrum™ Bird™ Smart ESC that can provide a variety of real-time power system related telemetry information consisting of motor RPM, existing, battery voltage and more by means of compatible receivers (consisting of the AR637TA) and Spektrum AirWare™ equipped transmitters (consisting of the DX6e and 8e, DX6 G2/3 and 8 G2, the DX9, iX12, iX20 and others) while you fly. It also includes optional-use motor reversing to offer special ground handling and other abilities (7+ channel transmitter required for reversing).
 

Bind-N-Fly Basic Completion Level Benefit

Bind-N-Fly® Basic Completion Level Advantage
Already own a Spektrum™ transmitter? Bind-N-Fly® (BNF®) aircraft make entering into the air quickly and with the best control experience possible much easier than ever. They come out of package 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 compatible transmitter, complete any final assembly, and fly!
 





Exclusive Technologies

Exclusive Technologies

Exclusive Technologies
The Ultimate 3D is equipped with exclusive Spektrum™ AS3X® and SAFE® Select innovations. AS3X works behind the scenes to smooth out the effects of wind and turbulence to deliver 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 in addition to automated self-leveling that can be switched on and off at the flip of a switch! And if you do not want to enable the SAFE Select functions, just bind the receiver usually and only AS3X will be active.
 





E-flite Ultimate 3D 950mm with Smart Technology



Specifications

Aileron: Yes

Airfoil Shape: In Proportion

Approximate Assembly Time: Less than 1 Hour

CG (Center Of Mass): 3.3 - 3.8 in (85-96mm) from leading edge of top wing at center

Charger: Offered separately

Completion Level: Bind-N-Fly Basic

Control Throw - High (Ailerons): 1.1 in (27mm)

Control Throw - High (Elevator): 2.2 in (55mm)

Control Throw - High (Rudder): 2.7 in (70mm)

Control Throw - Low (Ailerons): 0.55 in (14mm)

Control Throw - Low (Elevator): 1.1 in (27mm)

Control Throw - Low (Rudder): 1.4 in (35mm)

Elevator: Yes

Flaps: No

Flying Weight: 251-2000g, 45 - 48oz (1270 - 1360g)

Landing Equipment: Repaired main LG with steerable tail wheel

Length: 42.6 in (1082.3mm)

Material: Composite-reinforced, hollow-core EPO

Minimum Required Radio: Complete Range DSMX 6 channel computer system radio

Minimum Speed Control: 60A Smart w/IC3 connector

Motor Size: BL10 brushless outrunner

Prop Size: 11.6 X 6"

Receiver: Spektrum AR637TA

Recommended Motor Battery: 3S - 4S LiPo 2200mAh sold separately

Pulls back: No

Rudder: Yes

Servos: 4 9g high torque metal gear

Innovation : AS3X, SAFE Select

Throttle: Reversible Smart ESC w/Telemetry

Transmitter Range: Complete

Trim Plan Colors: White with Red, Grey, and Black

Wing Location: 519 sq. in. (33.5 sq dm)

Wing Loading: 12.5 oz/sq feet, 13.3 oz/sq feet

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E-Flite Ultimate 3D 950mm Smart BNF Basic with AS3X & SAFE
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Spektrum 2200mah 4S 14.8V Smart LiPo 30C; IC3
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Spektrum Smart S2200 G2 AC Charger
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Rated 5 stars Ultimate 3D
By Mike S on August 30, 2020   Verified Purchase

Excellent performance, great plane for intermediate.

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