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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 exhilarating efficiency, the Ultimate biplane — in major and in RC design kind — has actually provided pilots everywhere regard for the aerobatic capabilities of a plane with two wings. Gordon Cost constructed and flew the 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 appreciation from RC pilots worldwide for its solid aerobatic efficiency and 3D capabilities. With the Ultimate 3D, E-flite® has actually upgraded and upgraded that proven airframe to modern-day requirements. Its new power system offers much better 3S efficiency and BALLISTIC power with a 4S battery. Higher-torque and higher-speed metal-geared servos keep you securely in control with the additional power. It's likewise equipped with a 60-amp Spektrum™ Bird™ Smart ESC, and the BNF® Standard version is equipped with an AR637TA receiver that offers full-range telemetry including real-time battery voltage, existing, temperature level and more – in addition to motor reversing for unique ground handling and other capabilities – when using compatible transmitters.





Features

Updated and upgraded to provide improved scale and sport flying, accuracy aerobatic and full-blown 3D capabilities

Large control surface areas capable of severe tosses plus vortex generators to boost 3D efficiency

Specially tuned motor compatible with 3S and FOUR batteries without the requirement for modifications or upgrades

60-amp Spektrum™ Bird™ Smart ESC provides 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 innovative and optional-use SAFE® Select flight envelope protection

The unmatched 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 transportation

Lightweight yet durable composite-reinforced, hollow-core EPO construction

Factory-finished with an updated trim plan including brilliant graphics





GO MILD OR WILD!
Equipped with the current modern-day innovations and upgrades, the E-flite® Ultimate 3D biplane raises the bar for scale, sport and accuracy aerobatic flying — plus full-blown 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 severe 3D capabilities. The new power system, with a specially-tuned motor and prop, is compatible with 3S AND with FOUR batteries to deliver additional power and limitless vertical ability — no modifications needed. It likewise features special Smart Innovation by means of the Spektrum™ Bird™ 60-amp Smart ESC, and the BNF® Standard version is equipped with an AR637TA receiver that offers full-range telemetry including real-time battery voltage, existing, temperature level and more to compatible transmitters. Plus, with 7+ channel transmitters, the optional-use motor reversing function adds unique ground handling and other unique capabilities. The composite-reinforced, hollow-core EPO construction provides a light-weight however 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 since no glue is needed for last assembly, and installation/removal of the wings is tool-free for simple storage and transportation. This makes it the easiest and best option for almost any pilot trying to find their first or next biplane!





Needed to Complete

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

3S 11.1V or FOUR 14.8V 1800–2700mAh LiPo with EC3™ or IC3™ Port

Compatible LiPo charger

What's in the Box?

(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 Manual





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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 boost the efficiency and managing general so you can fly as mild or as wild as you'd like — whether you prefer scale, sport, accuracy aerobatic or full-blown 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 3S LiPo battery, or additional power and limitless vertical efficiency with a 4S battery without the requirement for any modifications or upgrades.
 





Ultimate Sturdiness

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

Ultimate Convenience

Ultimate Convenience
No glue is needed for last 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 totally put together in almost any car, installation and elimination of the wings is tool-free for simple 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 a special Spektrum™ Bird™ Smart ESC that can supply a range of real-time power system associated telemetry information including motor RPM, existing, 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 Conclusion Level Advantage

Bind-N-Fly® Basic Completion Level Advantage
Currently own a Spektrum™ transmitter? Bind-N-Fly® (BNF®) aircraft make entering into the air quickly and with the very best control experience possible easier than ever. They come out of the box 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, end up any last assembly, and fly!
 





Exclusive Technologies

Exclusive Technologies

Exclusive Technologies
The Ultimate 3D is equipped with special 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 look like you're flying a much bigger aircraft. Optional-use SAFE Select offers 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 do not want to allow 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: Balanced

Approximate Assembly Time: Less than 1 Hour

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

Battery charger: Sold individually

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 Gear: Repaired main LG with steerable tail wheel

Length: 42.6 in (1082.3mm)

Material: Composite-reinforced, hollow-core EPO

Minimum Required Radio: Full Range 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 sold individually

Withdraws: No

Rudder: Yes

Servos: Four 9g high torque metal gear

Innovation : AS3X, SAFE Select

Throttle: Reversible Smart ESC w/Telemetry

Transmitter Range: Full

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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