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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 major and in RC model form — has provided pilots everywhere respect for the aerobatic capabilities of a plane with two wings. Gordon Rate developed and flew the first 10 Dash "Ultimate" design in the mid 1980s and flew the 10-300 in the 1988 World Aerobatic Championships. E-flite® debuted the Ultimate2 in 2015, making appreciation from RC pilots worldwide for its solid aerobatic efficiency and 3D capabilities. With the Ultimate 3D, E-flite® has upgraded and updated that tested airframe to modern-day requirements. Its brand-new power system offers better THREE efficiency and BALLISTIC power with a FOUR battery. Higher-torque and higher-speed metal-geared servos keep you firmly in control with the extra power. It's likewise geared up with a 60-amp Spektrum™ Avian™ Smart ESC, and the BNF® Standard version is geared up with an AR637TA receiver that offers full-range telemetry including real-time battery voltage, current, temperature level and more – together with motor reversing for unique ground handling and other capabilities – when using compatible transmitters.





Features

Updated and updated to provide enhanced scale and sport flying, precision aerobatic and full-scale 3D capabilities

Extra-large control surfaces efficient in severe tosses plus vortex generators to enhance 3D efficiency

Specially tuned motor compatible with THREE and FOUR batteries without the need for modifications or upgrades

60-amp Spektrum™ Avian™ Smart ESC offers real-time battery voltage, temperature level and other information, plus reversing capabilities, by means of compatible receivers and transmitters (7+ channel transmitter needed 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 defense

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

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

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

Light-weight yet resilient composite-reinforced, hollow-core EPO building

Factory-finished with an upgraded trim plan including brilliant graphics





GO MILD OR WILD!
Equipped with the most recent modern-day innovations and upgrades, the E-flite® Ultimate 3D biplane raises the bar for scale, sport and precision aerobatic flying — plus full-scale 3D efficiency too! More powerful, faster metal-geared servos and ball-link equipped linkages deliver positive, accurate control while the diagonal hinge lines make it possible for the control surfaces to deflect to high angles for severe 3D capabilities. The brand-new power system, with a specially-tuned motor and prop, works with THREE AND with FOUR batteries to deliver extra power and limitless vertical ability — no modifications needed. It likewise features special Smart Innovation by means of the Spektrum™ Avian™ 60-amp Smart ESC, and the BNF® Standard version is geared up with an AR637TA receiver that offers full-range telemetry including real-time battery voltage, current, temperature level and more to compatible transmitters. Plus, with 7+ channel transmitters, the optional-use motor reversing function includes unique ground handling and other unique capabilities. The composite-reinforced, hollow-core EPO building offers a lightweight but resilient airframe that's factory-finished in a striking, ready-to-admire trim plan. Most importantly you can have the Ultimate 3D flight-ready in less time than it requires to charge a battery due to the fact that no glue is needed for final assembly, and installation/removal of the wings is tool-free for easy storage and transport. This makes it the simplest and best option for practically any pilot searching for their first or next biplane!





Needed to Total

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

THREE 11.1V or FOUR 14.8V 1800–2700mAh LiPo with EC3™ or IC3™ Adapter

Compatible LiPo charger

What's in the Box?

(1) E-flite® Ultimate 3D 950mm with:

(1) Spektrum™ Avian™ 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) Item Handbook





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Ultimate Capabilities

Ultimate Capabilities
Beveled hinge lines make it possible to deflect every control surface to high angles for exceptional control and severe 3D aerobatic ability. Vortex generators likewise enhance the efficiency and handling total so you can fly as mild or as wild as you'd like — whether you prefer scale, sport, precision aerobatic or full-scale 3D flying.
 

Ultimate Power

Ultimate Power
The factory-installed brushless power system features a 60-amp Spektrum™ Avian™ Smart ESC plus a specially-tuned motor and prop that deliver an abundance of thrust with a 3S LiPo battery, or extra power and limitless vertical efficiency with a FOUR battery without the need for any modifications or upgrades.
 





Ultimate Durability

Ultimate Durability
Composite-reinforced, hollow-core building with EPO product delivers a lightweight yet resilient airframe. The Ultimate 3D is likewise geared up with higher-torque, higher-speed, metal-geared servos and ball-link equipped linkages for added sturdiness plus more positive and accurate control.
 

Ultimate Convenience

Ultimate Convenience
No glue is needed for final assembly, and you can have the Ultimate 3D ready to fly in less time than it requires to charge a battery. Although it's conveniently sized to fit totally put together in almost any lorry, installation and removal of the wings is tool-free for easy storage and transport. Pins quickly secure the struts and thumbscrews secure the wings to the fuselage.
 





Smart Innovation

Smart Technology
The Ultimate 3D is geared up with a special Spektrum™ Avian™ Smart ESC that can offer a range of real-time power system related telemetry information including motor RPM, current, battery voltage and more by means of compatible receivers (including the AR637TA) and Spektrum AirWare™ equipped transmitters (including the DX6e and 8e, DX6 G2/3 and 8 G2, the DX9, iX12, iX20 and others) while you fly. It likewise features optional-use motor reversing to provide unique ground handling and other capabilities (7+ channel transmitter needed for reversing).
 

Bind-N-Fly Basic Completion Level Benefit

Bind-N-Fly® Basic Completion Level Advantage
Currently own a Spektrum™ transmitter? Bind-N-Fly® (BNF®) aircraft make getting into the air rapidly and with the very best control experience possible 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 geared up with special 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 look like you're flying a much bigger airplane. 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! And if you don't want to allow the SAFE Select functions, merely bind the receiver usually and only AS3X will be active.
 





E-flite Ultimate 3D 950mm with Smart Technology



Specifications

Aileron: Yes

Airfoil Forming: Symmetrical

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

Battery charger: Offered individually

Completion Level: Bind-N-Fly Basic

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

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

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

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

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

Control Toss - 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 Variety DSMX 6 channel computer 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 - FOUR LiPo 2200mAh offered individually

Retracts: No

Rudder: Yes

Servos: Four 9g high torque metal equipment

Innovation : AS3X, SAFE Select

Throttle: Reversible Smart ESC w/Telemetry

Transmitter Variety: Complete

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

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

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

Frequently Bought Together

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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Spektrum 2200mah 4S 14.8V Smart LiPo 30C; IC3
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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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