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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 unmistakable lines and exciting efficiency, the Ultimate biplane — in full-blown and in RC design form — has actually provided pilots everywhere respect for the aerobatic capabilities of an aircraft with two wings. Gordon Price constructed 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 strong aerobatic efficiency and 3D capabilities. With the Ultimate 3D, E-flite® has actually upgraded and upgraded that tested airframe to modern-day standards. Its brand-new power system provides better THREE efficiency and BALLISTIC power with a FOUR battery. Higher-torque and higher-speed metal-geared servos keep you securely in control with the additional power. It's also equipped with a 60-amp Spektrum™ Bird™ Smart ESC, and the BNF® Standard variation is equipped with an AR637TA receiver that provides full-range telemetry consisting of real-time battery voltage, existing, temperature and more – in addition to motor reversing for special ground handling and other capabilities – when utilizing suitable transmitters.





Features

Updated and upgraded to use enhanced scale and sport flying, accuracy aerobatic and all-out 3D capabilities

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

Specially tuned motor suitable with THREE and 4S batteries without the need for modifications or upgrades

60-amp Spektrum™ Bird™ Smart ESC supplies real-time battery voltage, temperature and other data, plus reversing capabilities, by means of suitable 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 unequaled stability and locked-in feel of unique 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 convenient storage and transportation

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

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





GO MILD OR WILD!
Equipped with the most recent modern-day developments and upgrades, the E-flite® Ultimate 3D biplane raises the bar for scale, sport and accuracy aerobatic flying — plus all-out 3D efficiency too! More powerful, quicker 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 capabilities. The brand-new power system, with a specially-tuned motor and prop, is compatible with THREE AND with 4S batteries to deliver additional power and limitless vertical ability — no modifications required. It also features unique Smart Innovation by means of the Spektrum™ Bird™ 60-amp Smart ESC, and the BNF® Standard variation is equipped with an AR637TA receiver that provides full-range telemetry consisting of real-time battery voltage, existing, temperature and more to suitable transmitters. Plus, with 7+ channel transmitters, the optional-use motor reversing function includes special ground handling and other distinct capabilities. The composite-reinforced, hollow-core EPO building supplies a lightweight however resilient 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 takes to charge a battery since no glue is required for final assembly, and installation/removal of the wings is tool-free for easy storage and transportation. This makes it the simplest and best option for almost any pilot searching for their first or next biplane!





Needed to Total

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

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

Suitable LiPo battery charger

What remains in the Box?

(1) E-flite® Ultimate 3D 950mm with:

(1) Spektrum™ Bird™ 60A Brushless Smart ESC (installed)

(1) Brushless Outrunner Motor (installed)

(4) High-Torque Metal-Geared Servos (installed)

(1) Spektrum™ AR637TA 6-Channel Receiver (installed)

(1) Item Handbook





Item Introduce





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Ultimate Capabilities

Ultimate Capabilities
Beveled hinge lines make it possible to deflect every control surface area to high angles for impressive control and extreme 3D aerobatic ability. Vortex generators also improve the efficiency and dealing with general so you can fly as moderate or as wild as you'd like — whether you choose scale, sport, accuracy aerobatic or all-out 3D flying.
 

Ultimate Power

Ultimate Power
The factory-installed brushless power system features 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 additional power and limitless vertical efficiency with a FOUR battery without the need for any modifications or upgrades.
 





Ultimate Toughness

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

Ultimate Convenience

Ultimate Convenience
No glue is required for final assembly, and you can have the Ultimate 3D ready to fly in less time than it takes to charge a battery. Although it's conveniently sized to fit totally assembled in almost any lorry, installation and elimination of the wings is tool-free for easy storage and transportation. Pins quickly protect the struts and thumbscrews protect the wings to the fuselage.
 





Smart Innovation

Smart Technology
The Ultimate 3D is equipped with an exclusive Spektrum™ Bird™ Smart ESC that can offer a variety of real-time power system associated telemetry data consisting of motor RPM, existing, battery voltage and more by means of suitable 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 features optional-use motor reversing to use special ground handling and other capabilities (7+ channel transmitter required for reversing).
 

Bind-N-Fly Basic Conclusion Level Benefit

Bind-N-Fly® Basic Completion Level Advantage
Currently own a Spektrum™ transmitter? Bind-N-Fly® (BNF®) aircraft make entering the air rapidly and with the best control experience possible easier than ever. They come out of package with the power system, servos and a Spektrum 2.4GHz receiver installed so all you need 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 unique Spektrum™ AS3X® and SAFE® Select innovations. AS3X works behind the scenes to ravel the impacts of wind and turbulence to deliver a locked-in feel that makes it appear like you're flying a much larger airplane. Optional-use SAFE Select provides pitch and bank angle limitations in addition to automated self-leveling that can be turned on and off at the flip of a switch! And if you don't wish to allow the SAFE Select functions, merely bind the receiver typically and only AS3X will be active.
 





E-flite Ultimate 3D 950mm with Smart Technology



Specifications

Aileron: Yes

Airfoil Forming: In Proportion

Approximate Assembly Time: Less than 1 Hour

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

Charger: Sold separately

Conclusion 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: Fixed 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 system radio

Minimum Speed Control: 60A Smart w/IC3 port

Motor Size: BL10 brushless outrunner

Prop Size: 11.6 X 6"

Receiver: Spektrum AR637TA

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

Pulls back: No

Rudder: Yes

Servos: Four 9g high torque metal gear

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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Rated 5 stars Ultimate 3D
By Mike S on August 30, 2020   Verified Purchase

Excellent performance, great plane for intermediate.

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