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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-scale and in RC model kind — has provided pilots everywhere respect for the aerobatic abilities of an aircraft with two wings. Gordon Cost 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 strong aerobatic efficiency and 3D abilities. With the Ultimate 3D, E-flite® has updated and upgraded that tested airframe to modern-day requirements. Its brand-new power system uses better THREE efficiency and BALLISTIC power with a FOUR battery. Higher-torque and higher-speed metal-geared servos keep you strongly in control with the additional power. It's likewise geared up with a 60-amp Spektrum™ Avian™ Smart ESC, and the BNF® Fundamental version is geared up with an AR637TA receiver that uses full-range telemetry consisting of real-time battery voltage, current, temperature level and more – along with motor reversing for unique ground handling and other abilities – when utilizing compatible transmitters.





Features

Upgraded and upgraded to offer improved scale and sport flying, precision aerobatic and full-scale 3D abilities

Large control surfaces capable of extreme tosses plus vortex generators to boost 3D efficiency

Specifically tuned motor compatible with THREE and FOUR batteries without the requirement for adjustments or upgrades

60-amp Spektrum™ Avian™ Smart ESC supplies real-time battery voltage, temperature level and other information, plus reversing abilities, through 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 protection

The unrivaled 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 convenient storage and transportation

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

Factory-finished with an updated trim scheme consisting of 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, quicker metal-geared servos and ball-link equipped linkages provide positive, accurate control while the diagonal hinge lines make it possible for the control surfaces to deflect to high angles for extreme 3D abilities. The brand-new power system, with a specially-tuned motor and prop, works with THREE AND with FOUR batteries to provide additional power and unlimited vertical ability — no adjustments needed. It likewise includes special Smart Innovation through the Spektrum™ Avian™ 60-amp Smart ESC, and the BNF® Fundamental version is geared up with an AR637TA receiver that uses full-range telemetry consisting of 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 abilities. The composite-reinforced, hollow-core EPO building supplies a lightweight but durable airframe that's factory-finished in a striking, ready-to-admire trim scheme. 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 final assembly, and installation/removal of the wings is tool-free for easy storage and transportation. This makes it the most convenient 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

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

Compatible LiPo charger

What remains in the Box?

(1) E-flite® Ultimate 3D 950mm with:

(1) Spektrum™ Avian™ 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 Manual





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Ultimate Abilities

Ultimate Capabilities
Beveled hinge lines make it possible to deflect every control surface area to high angles for outstanding control and extreme 3D aerobatic ability. Vortex generators likewise boost the efficiency and dealing with general 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 includes a 60-amp Spektrum™ Avian™ Smart ESC plus a specially-tuned motor and prop that provide an abundance of thrust with a THREE LiPo battery, or additional power and unlimited vertical efficiency with a FOUR battery without the requirement for any adjustments or upgrades.
 





Ultimate Durability

Ultimate Durability
Composite-reinforced, hollow-core building with EPO material provides a lightweight yet durable airframe. The Ultimate 3D is likewise geared up with higher-torque, higher-speed, metal-geared servos and ball-link equipped linkages for included toughness plus more positive and accurate control.
 

Ultimate Convenience

Ultimate Convenience
No glue is needed for final assembly, and you can have the Ultimate 3D prepared to fly in less time than it requires to charge a battery. Although it's conveniently sized to fit fully assembled in practically any vehicle, setup and elimination of the wings is tool-free for easy storage and transportation. 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 supply a variety of real-time power system associated telemetry information consisting of motor RPM, current, battery voltage and more through 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 likewise includes optional-use motor reversing to offer unique ground handling and other abilities (7+ channel transmitter needed for reversing).
 

Bind-N-Fly Basic Conclusion Level Benefit

Bind-N-Fly® Basic Completion Level Advantage
Already own a Spektrum™ transmitter? Bind-N-Fly® (BNF®) aircraft make entering into the air rapidly and with the best control experience possible much easier than ever. They come out of the box 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 geared up with special Spektrum™ AS3X® and SAFE® Select technologies. AS3X works behind the scenes to ravel the results of wind and turbulence to provide a locked-in feel that makes it look like you're flying a much bigger aircraft. Optional-use SAFE Select uses pitch and bank angle limits along with automatic 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, merely bind the receiver normally and only AS3X will be active.
 





E-flite Ultimate 3D 950mm with Smart Technology



Specs

Aileron: Yes

Airfoil Forming: Balanced

Approximate Assembly Time: Less than 1 Hour

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

Charger: Sold independently

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 primary LG with steerable tail wheel

Length: 42.6 in (1082.3mm)

Material: Composite-reinforced, hollow-core EPO

Minimum Required Radio: Full Variety DSMX 6 channel computer radio

Minimum Speed Control: 60A Smart w/IC3 adapter

Motor Size: BL10 brushless outrunner

Propeller Size: 11.6 X 6"

Receiver: Spektrum AR637TA

Recommended Motor Battery: 3S - FOUR LiPo 2200mAh offered independently

Withdraws: No

Rudder: Yes

Servos: Four 9g high torque metal gear

Innovation : AS3X, SAFE Select

Throttle: Reversible Smart ESC w/Telemetry

Transmitter Variety: Full

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

Wing Location: 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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$279.99

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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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